Admissions Counselor
Admissions Counselor
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Under the direction of a member of the Undergraduate Admission Senior Team (Associate Director or Director) the Admission Counselor recruits and works to enroll qualified students for admission to the school in accordance with all applicable internal and external policies and regulations.
Up to 68 weeks of international travel in the fall and up to 4 weeks in the spring will be required. This includes occasional evening and weekend commitment especially during specific times of the year between September and May.
This position will be traveling to parts of South and Southeast Asia (Thailand Singapore Vietnam Philippines) in the fall and then Africa in the spring (Ethiopia Ghana Nigeria).
We also reserve the right to ask the successful candidate to travel domestically (within the United States).
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Explains educational programs student outcomes campus services and financial considerations to students parents and educators
2. Serve as a member of our International team including lending support to recruiting and enrolling incoming students from all of the continent of Africa plus parts of South Southeast and Central Asia
3. Makes prompt and effective contact with prospective and admitted candidates through returned phone calls and emails
4. Secures personally developed inquiries by obtaining the contact information of those that may be interested in programs offered via offcampus events and campus visits
5. General office duties which include rotating with other counselors in serving as Admission Officer of the Day (meet with walkin visitors set up Visit Center and give presentations to guests)
6. Participates in offcampus events to move prospective students through the pipeline (including high school/community college visits college fairs and yield events)
7. Evaluate undergraduate applications for admission based on the Universitys recruiting goals and standards
8. Counsel important stakeholders: parents applicants and school counselors regarding the University of Miamis admission policies and procedures
9. Attend oncampus admission events (open houses admitted student events)
10. Appropriately utilizes Slate (Technolutions) and PowerFaids platforms
11. Possess a valid drivers license and ability (as well as willingness) to drive when necessary
The Admission Counselor must possess excellent presentation communication organizational and relationshipbuilding skills. The person must have the ability to work independently as well as with teams of colleagues and possess the aptitude for detailoriented tasks. The Admission Counselor must also possess strong time management skills a sense of humor and can prioritize and balance responsibilities.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelors Degree in relevant field required.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience. Any relevant education certifications and/or work experience may be considered.
Knowledge Skills and Attitudes:
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form including giving presentations
Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships both internally and externally
Ability to understand and follow instructions
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A5Employment Type
Full-Time
