Admissions Counselor

POSTING INFORMATION

Internal Title

Admissions Counselor

Position Type

Classified

Faculty / Non-Faculty / Administration

Non-Faculty

Pay Band

5

Level

3

Department

Admissions

Job Purpose

The Admissions Counselor recruits, evaluates, and counsels prospective and admitted prospective students. Admissions Counselors travel extensively (10-15 weeks annually), recruit and counsel prospective and admitted students for undergraduate admission, implement recruitment strategies, and manage assigned recruitment territories. Admissions Counselors review applicants for undergraduate admissions and are essential to the day to day functioning of the Office of Admissions (including but not limited to presentations, phone and in personal counseling, and event programming).

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required. Priority given to applicants with previous admissions/higher education experience and/or education (student or professional). An understanding of admissions procedures the and college selection process and an ability to work with diverse student populations is necessary. Ability to travel for extended periods of time. Strong planning, organizing, technology, and oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to work cooperatively with other staff members and the college community. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills. Must have considerable knowledge, skills, and ability in computer operations, data entry, Microsoft Office Suite, and the ability to work closely with the other members of the admissions staff and across campus. Priority given to applicants that adapt well to evolving technology.

Additional Comments Regarding Position

Must be able to travel extensively. Must have a valid SC or other state driver’s license. Evening and weekend work will be required. Ability to lift and carry 40 – 60 lbs. is necessary. Experience working with CRM software (especially admissions specific CRMs like Salesforce/TargetX, Slate, etc.) and SunGuard Banner products is preferred but not required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.

All applications must be submitted online https://jobs.cofc.edu.

Salary

*$42,884 - $48,000

Posting Date

03/19/2025

Closing Date

04/01/2025

Benefits

• Insurance: Health/Dental/Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave: Sick/Annual/Parental
• Retirement
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Holidays
• Free CARTA Bus Service
• Employee Tuition Assistance Program (ETAP)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Full Benefits Package – Click Here

Open Until Filled

No

Posting Number

2025027

EEO Statement

The College of Charleston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of sex, gender (including gender identity and/or expression), pregnancy, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, and other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please visit eop.cofc.edu.

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.cofc.edu/postings/16470

Job Duties

Activity

The admissions Counselor is responsible for managing assigned recruitment territory. The counselor will research the territory and develop plans and strategies to increase enrollment and yield. Implementing recruitment strategies requires extensive travel (10-15 weeks annually including but not limited to high school visits, college fairs, informal interviews, admitted and prospective student events, and school counselor events). Requires significant follow-up and relationship building with various constituencies (students, parents, school counselors, Alumni, Parent’s Council, Board members etc.) in order to meet enrollment goals determined by the Division of Enrollment Planning. Counselor is primarily responsible for their assigned territory but is expected to be able to counsel and assist any prospective student.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

25

Activity

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for advising varying audiences (students, parents, school counselors, etc.) on admissions procedures, reviewing applications for degree seeking admission, and evaluating credentials. Advising may occur both on campus or while travelling assigned territory. A specialty population may be assigned for evaluation in addition to the specific territory. Counselor is responsible for evaluating applications and credentials for roughly 2,000 applications per year. This requires adherence to the admissions policies and procedures of the Office of Admissions, the Division of Enrollment Planning, and the College of Charleston.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

25

Activity

The Admissions Counselor is essential to the day to day operation of the Office of Admissions. Counselors conduct large and small group admissions presentations, manage and conduct informal student interviews, meet with walk-in customers, and field phone calls and emails from students, parents, school counselors, etc. Weekly responsibilities include presentations, on-call for specific areas of the office, and various duties as assigned.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

25

Activity

Provides assistance with the planning, execution, and evaluation of large and small admissions events for prospective students and their families, both on campus and off campus locations. Works with the Admissions Events manager to plan activities that are associated with specific admissions events.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

20

Activity

Projects and Duties as assigned by supervisor or dictated by office/institutional needs.

Essential or Marginal

Essential

Percent of Time

5