Job Title: Admissions Counselor
Department: Admissions
Reports to: Admissions & Recruitment Director
FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt
Pay Scale: $24.60/hour
Schedule: Eligible for Hybrid Schedule after completing training period
Summary:
The Admissions Counselor provides administrative support as well as actively engages with prospective students through campus tours, attending college fairs, high school presentations, and other various recruitment and outreach programs.
Provide assistance to prospective applicants, current students, faculty and/or staff by responding to questions regarding degree programs and admissions policies and procedures
Maintain student records, enters data, and generates letters, reports and lists utilizing the applicant and student databases
Responsible for the day-to-day administrative support of the Admissions Office including email/phone inquiries and processing incoming mail
Assist in all areas of application process to garner completed application files, including processing online internet submissions, corresponding with applicants regarding missing application materials, updating applicant files with supporting materials, and report generation
Serve as primary administrative liaison with applicants of all SCI-Arc programs
Assist with planning and organizing local and national recruitment events, including high school visits, college fairs, portfolio review events, etc.
Travel locally and/or nationally to high schools, universities and community colleges to present information regarding the programs offered by SCI-Arc
Communicate regularly via phone and email with recently accepted applicants to improve the enrollment yield and with wait listed applicants to ensure their interest remains
Follow up with accepted students to ensure that their admissions files are complete prior to enrollment (e.g. final transcripts, required test scores, etc.)
Assist with organizing, scheduling, and coordinating special events related to the Admissions Office (new student orientation, open houses); facilitates logistics and arranges for special services and refreshments as needed
Enter and update individual applicant’s data to ensure all necessary data elements are tracked
Review and run periodic reports to ensure data integrity and efficiency utilizing the school’s database (Jenzabar) to assist the Admissions & Recruitment Director in managing admissions operations
Ensure consistent enforcement of admissions policies and procedures
Monitor inventory and orders office supplies as needed
Other Administrative duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree with one year of experience in administrative and/or academic support services; however, combined experience/education acceptable as substitute for minimum education
Attention to detail and strong organization skills
Excellent verbal communication skills to clearly convey information in person and over the phone
Skill in writing clear and concise, correspondence, memos and e-mails
Self-starter and naturally hospitable
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work in an extremely fast paced environment
Ability to maintain effective working relationships and collaborate with others to achieve common goals; to apply good customer service strategies; to maintain privacy of records; to interact with students, faculty, staff and community; to work in a multiethnic environment
Must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver’s License
Must be able to travel
Must have reliable vehicle
Strong public speaking skills
Warm and approachable demeanor
Independent problem solver
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience with Jenzabar or similar database system preferred
Public speaking experience preferred
Bi-lingual (Spanish or Mandarin) preferred
We offer a great benefits package with medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and paid time off.
To apply, please visit our online application system https://my.sciarc.edu/ICS/Employment_Info/
SCI-Arc is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.