Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Admissions Counselor

Job Summary: Reports to the Director of Undergraduate Admission and participates in the full range of University admission responsibilities: traveling to secondary schools, college fairs and other recruiting events, interviewing prospective students, reviewing applications and assuming other projects as assigned. Assists in enrolling academically qualified students in accordance with the mission of the University; maintains frequent contact with prospective students, parents, and other counselors; demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to the needs of all students; and has a working knowledge and commitment to utilizing social media while performing duties in accordance with the values of a private comprehensive institution.

Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities: The following duties are not to be considered a complete list of duties and responsibilities assigned to this position.

• Introduction to territory management, with travel to secondary schools, college fairs and related recruitment events.
• With assistance from assistant/associate directors of admission, conducts appropriate research on territory to meet goals and objectives.
• Responsible for the evaluation and management of applicants.
• Interviews prospective students and their families.
• Provides the highest level of customer service.
• May assist with the implementation of admission visit programs.
• May assist with supervising student workers or volunteers.
• Manages projects as assigned.
• Adheres to all college and departmental policies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Excellent public speaking, communication, customer service, analytical and organizational skills.
• A commitment to the value and mission of a comprehensive education, as well as to diversity and inclusiveness.
• Ability to travel for recruiting purposes and work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Familiarity with social media, including content creation (emphasis on shooting and editing video) on major social media platforms is preferred.
• Must possess and maintain valid driver's license, pass the University’s Decision Driving Program, and maintain insurability under the University’s vehicle insurance plan.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Familiarity with student information systems is desirable, with a capacity to learn how to use the Slate CRM.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

Other than admission travel responsibilities, work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Limited physical effort required. No or limited exposure to physical risk.

Baldwin Wallace University is an EEO employer and educator. At BW, we support and encourage diversity in a variety of forms. We value and appreciate inclusive excellence in the classroom, within extracurricular activities, and as we engage our community partners. Learn more at Diversity Affairs -

How to Apply: Review of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references in one (1) Word document or one (1) PDF and submit via the To Apply link on BW’s Employment & Careers’ webpage:

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