Graduate & Professional Studies Admissions Counselors

Description

NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY

OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS

Graduate & Professional Studies Admissions Counselor

Description of Position

The Admissions Counselor for Graduate & Professional Studies represents the university for the purpose of promoting student interest in enrollment. The Admissions Counselor is a member of the Enrollment Services team and has responsibility for recruitment activities in identified recruitment constituencies. The Admissions Counselor position is under the direct supervision of the Director of Admissions for Graduate and Professional Studies and works closely with the Vice President for Enrollment Management. 

This is a 12-month full-time, non-exempt position. 

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Participates in strategic planning efforts including setting measurable outcome expectations and goals. 
• Participates in education activities and belong to professional organizations that promote NNU. 
• Plans, implements, and conducts sales and recruitment activities.
• Travel may include recruitment activities at churches and schools, college fairs, and recruitment events, as well as visits with pastors, employers, teachers, and school administrators.
• Develops and delivers sales presentations to promote NNU’s programs. 
• Researches and maintains up-to-date information on competing schools to facilitate persuasive and successful sales conversations. 
• Counsels prospective students on college choices as well as admissions and financial aid procedures.
• Initiates, develops, and maintains professional relationships with prospective students, pastors, employers, teachers, and administrators.
• Manages and maintains assertive phone, email and text contact with potential NNU students.
• Acts as liaison for activities with various collegiate units on campus and coordination of special recruitment efforts.
• Coordinates the recruitment of an assigned segment of prospective student population.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and enthusiastically with students, parents, pastors, and other constituencies 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms 
• Must be willing to travel and work extended hours 
• Computer skills, including word processing, email and internet applications 
• Ability to maintain confidential information and files, work well within a team and promote cooperation 

Preferred Qualifications

• Current knowledge of NNU 
• Experience in sales/marketing is highly desirable 
• Understanding of the Nazarene Church 
• Experience working in Higher Education 

Compensation

Salary will be determined by the educational background and experience of each applicant and will be discussed with individual candidates as they are invited to interview for this position. Full-time personnel will be offered access to a benefits package including health, vision and dental insurance for employee and family, life and disability insurance, flexible spending plan, tuition benefits, annual leave, sick leave, opportunities for professional development, and a retirement program.? 

Application Process

To be considered for this position, a complete application must be received, including all of the following:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Statement describing your faith journey
• Two reference letters from professional associates
• Letter of reference from current pastor

Northwest Nazarene University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As an educational institution operating under the auspices of the Church of the Nazarene, Northwest Nazarene University is permitted, and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Sections 702-703, United States Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended).