Admissions Counselor

Admission Counselor (FP489A)

ODU is seeking candidates for an Admission Counselor (full-time, 12 month) position. Represent the University at college fairs, high schools, and other recruitment events in assigned territory. Review freshman undergraduate applications for admission as assigned. Participate in all on-campus recruitment activities. Develop solid networking relationship with high school counselors. Maintain communication with prospective students and families utilizing coaching techniques. Research and implement outreach and recruitment best practices for assigned territory.

Required Education: Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with experience equivalent to a master’s degree (undergraduate experience may be used to meet the educational requirement) in Communications, English, Business, Counseling, or a related discipline.

Required Qualifications:

Some prior related experience. Successful experience in marketing or customer service and higher education or admissions. Related experience working with student organizations or serving as a tour guide. Knowledge of terminology used in admission. Knowledge of (or ability and willingness to learn) student financial assistance programs and Higher Education processes. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Some knowledge of expenditure tracking and accepted fiscal practices, procedures, and policies. Excellent communication and public speaking skills are required. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop relationships and rapport with students and their families. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. Ability to enter data quickly and accurately into a database. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and treat confidential matters with tact and discretion. Ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective students and the public. Strong oral and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to manage several tasks/responsibilities at one time. Conditions of Employment: This is an open until filled recruitment. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

Review Date: This position is open until filled.
To apply, please visit https://jobs.odu.edu/postings/22011.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.