Admissions Counselor

JOB PURPOSE

To recruit students via communication from the Admissions call center, travel, and connecting with prospects on campus during tours and other events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Call Center

• Work with the part-time Admissions Representatives in the Admissions call center to contact all prospects, applicants, and admitted students, helping them toward enrollment.
• Develop intentional and creative ways to build relationships with prospective students from the beginning to the end of the process.

Travel

• Recruit at Midwestern Seminary and Spurgeon College sponsored events approximately 2 times per month.
• Attend and recruit at major conferences such as the Southern Baptist Convention, The Gospel Coalition Conference, and the Cross Conference.

Assist with General Admissions Tasks

• Support the Admissions team during events such as Preview Day and conferences.
• Help plan and execute key Admissions projects.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Including, but not limited to:

• Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God
• Preferred education: obtained or working to obtain a bachelor’s degree
• Part-time or full-time experience in higher education, customer service, sales, and/or an office setting
• Intermediate to expert skill with Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the department
• Able to take the initiative to complete the duties of the position without the need of direct supervision
• Able to learn and utilize new skills and information to improve job performance and efficiency
• Must be able to work independently, as well as a part of a team
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must possess a positive attitude
• Able to show a desire and willingness to learn
• Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm
• Travel as needed to conferences and events during a variety of days and times
• Shared office environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Moving boxes of recruiting materials, financial aid files, etc. (approx.. 10 lbs) and recruiting cases (approx.. 40 lbs and on wheels)
• Walking around campus for approx. 3 hours at a time
• Constructing booth spaces at recruiting events