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Gannon University Admissions Counselor in Erie, Pennsylvania
*POSITION SUMMARY: *
The Admissions Counselor performs a variety of duties in the recruitment and selection of students for undergraduate admission to Gannon University that positively impact overall enrollment. During several months of the year, work hours will routinely exceed the standard work week. Flexible scheduling, evening and weekend hours will be required. Must be able to support and promote the University's Mission.
*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: *
1. Administers the University's recruitment programs by visiting secondary schools and community colleges within assigned areas. Represents the University at college fairs and receptions. Conducts meetings with students, parents and counselors. This responsibility requires extensive travel and often many days and weeks away from the office and from face-to-face interaction with colleagues.
2. Corresponds and makes regular telephone, text messaging, or e-mail contact with applicants and prospective applicants. Participates in on-campus and off-campus events that would involve these student populations.
3. Coordinates with the Vice President for Enrollment, Director of Admissions and Associate Director of Admissions (travel) to ensure timely and accurate input and retrieval of admissions data. Frequently reports activities and actively manages a travel territory including pre-travel preparation, post-travel follow-up and activity development to ensure enrollment goals are met.
4. Performs other duties as assigned within the scope and responsibility and requirements of the job.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position works under the direct supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions (travel) and may assign and check the work of student aides.
CONTACT WITH OTHERS: Internal: Has regular contact with faculty and staff throughout the University as well as the Registrar and Financial Aid offices. External: Has regular contact with potential students, their parents, high school and community college personnel.
Required Qualifications :
Education: A bachelor's degree is required.
Experience: One-to-two years of experience in a higher education setting is preferred. Must have a working knowledge of financial aid and how it relates to the enrollment process.
Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, email and text messaging. Content Management System (CMS) familiarity and familiarity with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is preferred but not required. Must have the following abilities: to work under direction following established practices and policies in the performance of duties; to take initiative when necessary; to make decisions when general instructions, established methods and clearly defined precedents indicate action to be taken, but refer unusual problems to supervisors; and to collect and record recruitment and enrollment data. Must have the ability to negotiate and exchange ideas, information and opinions with others to work toward assigned objectives, sometimes adopting or modifying methods and standards to meet variations in controlling conditions. Must be able to work collaboratively as part of a team. Must be comfortable communicating with a variety of audiences.
Licenses or Certifications: A valid driver's license is required.
University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University's Mission.
Physical Demands :
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
* *This position must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy office environment as well as a rigorous college fair and secondary school visitation schedule.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
* *Flexible scheduling, evening and weekend time commitments, as well as overnight travel, are required.
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