Admissions Counselor - MSW

POSITION: ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR - MSW

DEPARTMENT: ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT - ADMISSIONS

DIVISION: STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

OPENING DATE: SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

CLOSING DATE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled

Responsibilities: Under occasional supervision, the Admissions Counselor for Master of Social Work is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of diverse student populations including, but not limited to ethnic, cultural, social, lifestyle, and global diversity. The Admissions Counselor engages in the following duties: Recruits and assists in enrolling talented, highly qualified students from diverse backgrounds; Cultivates strategic partnerships with higher education institutions, community organizations, businesses, educators and alumni that enable the University to meet its admissions goals; Communicates and promotes the University's educational programs to student prospects through activities such as college and university visits, career fairs, personal interviews and individual recruiting. The Admissions Counselor reports directly to the Assistant Director of Admissions.

Qualifications: Requires a Bachelor's degree supplemented by one to three years of substantive experience in admissions, recruitment, high school guidance, public relations, counseling or other relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Excellent interpersonal skills (written, verbal, phone) and work ethic required. Travel required; must have a valid driver's license. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and some weekends. Bilingual skills (English/Spanish or other) desirable. Must have a valid driver's license.

Finalists for this position are subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check

To apply, please email hrrep@jcsu.edu or Fax to (704) 330-1494: Use the Subject Line “Admissions Counselor - MSW”. Include a resume, cover letter, completed JCSU application, contact information for three professional references, and unofficial transcript(s). (Official transcripts will be required of finalist).

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED - Please be sure to include all documents requested above when applying.

The above information may also be mailed to:

Admissions Counselor- MSW Search Committee

Johnson C. Smith University

Office of Human Resources

100 Beatties Ford Road

Charlotte NC, 28216

About Johnson C. Smith

Johnson C. Smith University, a 155-year old historically black liberal arts college dedicated to serving a diverse student body, located in Charlotte, NC. The University has a rich history and is heralded as one of the best of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the nation, serving 1100 students in undergraduate, graduate, non-traditional and adult programs. Johnson C. Smith University continues to gain a strong national reputation for integrating the liberal arts with business, the sciences and technology. For more information, please visit http://www. jcsu.edu.

Johnson C. Smith University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran’s status as it relates to student enrollment or hiring. Johnson C. Smith University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate and master's degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500