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ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities included but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement an active prospective student recruitment plan.
- Maintain accurate fact-book records detailing past admission application history with prospective student trends.
- Plan schedule and execute an effective data-driven fall and spring travel focused in assigned in-state and out-of-state territories.
- Build working relationships with key high school stakeholders within assigned in-state and out-of-state territories.
- Process completed applications
- Evaluate high school credentials of completed applications from assigned in-state and out-of-state territories to determine admission status.
- Serve as the primary backup to one fellow Admissions Counselor to aid in the evaluation of high school credentials of completed applications.
- Participate in on- and off-campus recruitment events during traditional and non-traditional work hours and on the weekends.
- On-campus events: Open Houses Saturday rotation Admitted Students Day Prospective Eagles Day Private College Week New Student Orientations Spring Sophomore/Junior Visits
- Off-campus events: off-campus reception and send-off parties.
- Actively seek professional development opportunities.
- Provide a high level of customer service to prospective students and their families during campus visits.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year institution is required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and social media; experience with CRM software is preferred.
- Valid drivers license and good driving record required.
- Ability to convey the value of a liberal arts education through excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Capable of presenting to diverse audiences in a variety of venues required.
- Be able to manage multiple tasks and work independently in a fast-paced environment required.
- Poses strong organizational skills and ability to focus on details required.
- Have high levels of energy enthusiasm and professionalism.
Pay is competitive and salary is commensurate with experience. This full-time position offers a full benefits package including paid tuition at the College for eligible dependents.
GENERAL INFORMATION: Bridgewater College was founded in 1880 as a coeducational liberal arts college to serve the local community. Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley just minutes outside of Harrisonburg and within driving distance of Charlottesville Washington D.C. and Richmond Bridgewater is home to approximately 1400 full-time students from 26 states and 19 countries. Bridgewater students study across 60 majors and minors in addition to four graduate programs and 10 pre-professional programs. Bridgewater College is an NCAA DIII school with approximately 40 percent of its students participating in intercollegiate athletics on 23 teams. To learn more about Bridgewater College visit:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email
APPLY: Please complete our online application at Include a cover letter resume and the names and contact information (email and cell phone) for three references
DEADLINE: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Email
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Bridgewater College an equal opportunity provider and employer is a welcoming and vibrant workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national or ethnic origin sex marital status disability religion age veteran status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.
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College has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to obtain resources to enhance the Colleges facilities including the recent addition to and renovation of the Colleges primary athletic facility. The College is posting the following Notice as required by federal law for organizations which benefit from the USDAs funding program:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
