Admissions Counselor
* Recruits students by developing alumni networks, visiting high schools and college admission events, arranging and leading campus tours, and initiating campaigns to induce students to attend the institution.* Reviews prospective student applications and interviews prospective students.* Follows up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information.* Contacts applicant references to verify information included on resumes, letters of recommendation, and applications.* Works collaboratively with other admissions counselors to review applicants, make final admissions decisions, and send out admissions offers.* Conducts research, designs questionnaires for current students, analyzes questionnaire results, and leads focus groups to adjust recruiting strategies and materials.* Maintains recruiting operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.* Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and implementing changes.* Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and keeping current with legal guidelines and requirements.* Maintains accurate documentation of students’ progress toward their goals and next steps in the college admissions process.* Creates a resource-rich environment for students and teachers as it pertains to college readiness and educational and career planning.* Collaborates with parents/guardians to assist students with educational and career planning.* Maintains and disseminates information about standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT, and ACT.
