- ADMISSION COUNSELOR
Job Number:
12-EM-20
Status:
RFT
Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, some travel , weekends and evenings required.
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Requirements
Successful applicants will demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds. Education:
A Bachelor's degree Experience/Skills:
- Bachelor's degree required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Must have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies, including students and parents.
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft, Google applications and various social media platforms is preferred.
- Experience in student recruitment, development, advising or any equivalent combination of relevant education is preferred.
- Must be highly organized with strong analytical ability.
- Ability to work well under deadlines and a considerable degree of flexibility and initiative is required.
- This position requires the use of technology and data to determine the success of performance.
- Most importantly, we are looking for a candidate who is outgoing, creative, enthusiastic, and resonates with our mission and values.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will provide outstanding service to prospective, applied and admitted students.
The Admission Counselor is responsible for coordinating prospective student outreach efforts (on and off campus), counseling and advising prospective students, managing the application process through matriculation.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong ability to lead others and to work productively as a member of a group. They will also demonstrate a deep understanding of the University's mission as it relates to recruitment and admission of a diverse and talented student body.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment and admission plan for assigned geographic regions.
- Present information about Valparaiso University to groups of students, parents, educators and alumni.
- Travel to high schools, college fairs and other events as assigned, serving as a representative of Valparaiso University; may require overnight travel.
- Interview prospective students.
- Evaluate and present applications to the admission committee.
- Meet recruitment goals.
- Assist Admission Office with special projects and related tasks.
- Report on a regular basis various admission and recruitment activities.
- Some evening and weekend work is required.
To apply for this position:
Step 1: Complete the Valparaiso University Employment Applicaiton.
Step 2: Complete the EEO form.
Step 3: Send electronic copy of cover letter, resume and list of references.
All materials can be sent electronically to Human.Resources@valpo.edu (OR) fax to 219-464-6887.
Please address cover letter to:
NaTasha Henry, Associate Director of Admission
Kretzmann Hall
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN 46383Equal Employment Opportunity - Non Discrimination and Commitment to Diversity
Valparaiso University does not unlawfully discriminate and aims to employ persons of various backgrounds and experience to help constitute a diverse community. Its entire EOE policy can be found at: http://www.valpo.edu/equalopportunity/index.php
NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Valparaiso University participates in E-VERIFY to confirm work authorization.