Position Information

Position Information

Position Number 503030
Working Title Admissions Counselor
Job Title Counselor
Job Type Full-Time
Department Admissions Office
Job Purpose
Travel to high schools and community colleges with the goal of recruiting, encouraging, and assisting prospective students with the admissions process while providing information about Tennessee Tech. The main purpose of this position is to build relationships with prospective students and high school counselors, which is vital to recruitment.

Essential Functions
Reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions and serves as a member of the Admissions Office team while managing a recruitment territory and working toward achieving the enrollment goals of Tennessee Tech. Travels extensively (both daytime and overnight) to visit high schools across the state of TN, in addition to events in other states as needed. Admissions Counselors are a key source of information for all prospective students, parents, school counselors, and departments across campus. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Making daily presentations to groups of various sizes both on and off campus; Giving tours for the Campus VIP program; Representing Tennessee Tech at college fairs, private visits and other recruiting events for high school students; Building relationships with prospective students via social media, email, phone calls, and in-person; Establishing immediate rapport and communicating effectively with prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and departments across campus; Organizing travel schedule to cover assigned territory and responsibilities; Organizing and/or participating in special events for prospective students and applicants, such as Preview Days and Departmental Showcases; Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Willingness and ability to travel as needed (both daytime, nighttime and weekends). A valid driver's license. Experience working with high school and/or college students. Strong interpersonal skills. Enthusiastic, outgoing, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Driven and self-motivated with ability to work responsibly with little supervision. Comprehensive understanding of software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and fundamental concepts of computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications
Two years of work experience in a related field. Experience with premiere customer service, public speaking, marketing, social media, or education/counseling areas. Experience coordinating projects and/or events. Experience with utilizing a CRM and various social media outlets.

Work Hours
Typically hours are Monday-Friday, 8 to 4:30. Additional hours if/when needed. Evening and weekend hours are common.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Commensurate with education and experience; Administrative Pay Grade AD41.
Benefits Information
Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.

Posting Details

Posting Date 02/22/2019
Screening Date 03/08/2019
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for a minimum of three professional references who will be contacted at a later date. Copy of transcripts required at time of interview (official transcripts required upon hire). Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. List of References

Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have strong interpersonal skills?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a valid driver's license and willingness to travel (both daytime and overnight)?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
   (Open Ended Question)

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