Job Description

JOB TYPE: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Admissions Counselor participates in all activities related to the recruitment, admission and enrollment of students for the purpose of encouraging students to enroll at Southern Seminary and Boyce College.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The employee in this position will have the following essential job functions:

• Provide excellent communication and serve as first line for Admissions Office with inquiries
• A servant-hearted attitude and willingness to assist a large number of students throughout the entire admission process
• Actively recruits students to Southern Seminary and Boyce College
• Responsible for giving guidance to prospective students in the areas of telecounseling, emails, text messages, and campus visits
• Ability to clearly and simply articulate the nature of every school and degree program and specific requirements for completing the application process
• Develop and present recruitment related materials (internally and externally)
• Assist in weekly calling campaigns
• Works towards achieving both personal and institutional recruitment goals
• Collaborate with Associate Director of Visit Experience to provide the highest-level of hospitality for campus visitors
• Host campus lunches and tours and be conversant in the seminary’s mission, goals, history, campus numbers/statistics, etc.
• Travel on average 5-7 times per semester, between 2-4 days each trip
  • Plan and execute robust recruitment trips to target areas consisting of prospective students, colleges, churches, and ministries
  • Take other recruiting trips to conferences, college/grad fairs, state conventions, etc.
  • Weekend hours and travel recruiting is required
• Responsible for serving students through all stages of the application process and reviewing and processing each application assigned to them
• Serve as liaison to part-time Student Ambassadors
• Assistance and leadership for on-campus events including but not limited to: Preview Days, Special Visit Days, orientation, graduation, etc.
• Assist the Director of Admissions as needed
• Expected to attend both chapel services during the week
• Limit to six hours per semester of graduate degree pursuits

Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION:

The person in this position must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher education.

EXPERIENCE:

The person in this position must have a proven record of strong management skills, excellent communication skills, and ability to view, discern, adjust, and respond appropriately to non-verbal communication cues. The person must be a strong team leader who encourages communication among colleagues and creative thinking in order to accomplish goals.

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