Enrollment CounselorGENERAL PURPOSE:The Enrollment Counselor position will be responsible for the recruitment of traditional and/or non-traditional domestic students from a designated territory. This position will also be a significant contributor to obtaining targeted goals in recruitment, application, and admission.SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Reports to the Senior Director of Admission & Marketing.SUPERVISION EXERCISED:The Enrollment Counselor will work collaboratively with Enrollment Management staff and may offer general oversight to student employees as needed for successful outcomes.WORKING HOURS:40 hours per week, primarily during normal business hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm with some weekend andevening requirements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate outreach and student recruiting.
Work with the Admission team to manage the application and enrollment process.
Assist with planning and execution of recruitment and yield events.
Identify students from an assigned territory who meet the desired admission qualifications of the University.
Select, schedule, arrange, and complete visits to high schools, college fairs, and select recruiting events.
Work closely with parents, high school guidance counselors, and alumni throughout all outreach efforts.
Collaborate with financial aid staff to understand the financial aid process and communicate with students and families.
Develop and maintain continuous communication with prospective students via phone, written correspondence, text messaging, and social media.
Review all applications within an assigned territory, including student transcripts, academic records, standardized test results, and participating in extracurricular activities to assess future student success with Heidelberg University.
Extensive personal contact with prospective students is required.
Preparation of detailed trip / recruiting activity reports, including all expenses, and submit as required.
Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.
RequirementsCORE VALUES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
Core values models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness,
diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work.
Intellectual dynamism demonstrates mental sharpness, capability and agility.
Self-knowledge gains insight from successes and mistakes.
Personal learning seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior.
Peer relationships encourages collaboration and cooperation across the organization.
Teamwork performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team.
Constituency focus completes work to meet constituencies' expectations and requirements.
Community focus brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town.
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Professional Experience:
(A) Associate's degree or higher; and,
(B) A valid driver's license.
Preferred Education and Experience:
(A) Bachelor's degree
(B) Previous experience in a small, liberal arts institution
(C) Successful completion of Marketing courses at the undergraduate level
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Outstanding interpersonal communication and public speaking skills.Strong organizational and analytical abilities.Excellent attention to detail.Ability to be fle