Admissions Counselor - Temporary - Hiring Immediately

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This position is responsible for meeting and maintaining high-level goals for enrollment as established by the Assistant Director of Admissions and Dean of Enrollment by recruiting high yield students. This is done through extensive travel (approximately 8-10 weeks outside of local region) to college/transfer fairs, high schools, churches and other constituents.

 Responsibilities also include working with prospective students and directing all aspects of undergraduate recruitment for an assigned region. This position assists students through the entire admissions process including financial aid documentation and other important enrollment processes.

 Note - this is a Temporary Position

Qualifications:

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• One or more years of student recruitment experience or sales experience preferred
• Proven past success in recruitment of students or general sales and an understanding of excellent customer service
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
• Ability to use key technology tools such as CRM and SIS
• Ability to lead a regional recruitment effort
• Must be a self-starter, plus have the ability to train, assist, and motivate student staff toward their recruitment goals

General Expectations:

• Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
• Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
• Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
• Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment
• Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
• Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
• Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions)
• Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
• Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor

Essential Functions:

• Meet and maintain high-level goals for enrollment established by the Dean of Enrollment
• Promote Simpson University by traveling to college/transfer fairs, high schools, churches and building relationships with key accounts
• Provide leadership, supervision, scheduling, and training to student staff as they maintain regular contact with prospective students
• Meet daily, weekly, and monthly plans and means for achieving recruitment goals for each entering term developed in cooperation with the Dean of Enrollment
• Assist in evaluating and improving current recruitment processes, procedures, and strategies
• Coordinate financial aid advisement for new students in cooperation with Financial Aid Office
• Participate in the planning and implementation of campus events, visit days and preview weekends
• Maintain a current understanding of various recruitment information including, but not limited to financial aid procedures, transcript evaluation, registration processes, and the use of the CRM tool
• Review and accept applicants under regular acceptance criteria
• Provide excellent customer service experiences to prospective students and families

Related Responsibilities:

• Ensure online and paper communication is accurate and up-to-date

Physical Requirements:

Job Title:

Admissions Counselor

Typical Working Conditions:
(Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)

Indoors on computer

Travel to various recruitment events in a variety of weather conditions

Equipment Used:
(List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)

Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener

Automobile

Essential Physical Tasks:
(List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)

Sitting for long periods of time using a computer

Driving,  riding, or flying to various recruitment events

Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions:

Key (Based on typical week):

N=Never
R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)
O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)

F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)
C=Constant (over 66% of time)

Activity

Frequency

Activity

Frequency

N

R

O

F

C

N

R

O

F

C

Lifting/Carrying

Twisting/Turning

Under 10 lbs

X

Reach over shoulder

X

11-20 lbs

X

Reach over head

X

21-50 lbs

X

Reach outward

X

51-100 lbs

X

Climb

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Crawl

X

Kneel

X

Pushing/Pulling

Squat

X

Under 10 lbs

X

Sit

X

11-20 lbs

X

Walk-Normal Surfaces

X

21-50 lbs

X

Walk-Uneven Surfaces

X

51-100 lbs

X

Walk-Slippery Surfaces

X

Over 100 lbs

X

Stand

X

Bend

X

Driving

Automatic Trans

X

Standard Trans

X

Other

Keyboard/Ten Key

X

Fingering (fine dexterity)

X

Handling (grasping, holding)

X

Repetitive Motion – Hands                                 

X

Repetitive Motion - Feet

X

Salary Range: $20-$25 per hour