Shenandoah University - Winchester, VA
posted 4 months ago
Shenandoah University's Office of Admissions is seeking a dedicated First-Year Admissions Counselor to join our team. This full-time position is based on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia, and plays a crucial role in recruiting students to Shenandoah University. The Admissions Counselor will manage all activities necessary to attract prospective students within a designated territory, ensuring that individual and team enrollment goals are met. This role requires a deep understanding of the assigned territory and the ability to develop effective recruitment strategies while providing exceptional service to prospective students and their families throughout the recruitment, application, and enrollment processes. As the first point of contact for many prospective students, the Admissions Counselor must build strong relationships through professional and timely communication. This position serves as a liaison between prospective families and various university departments, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and teamwork. The counselor will be responsible for the general recruitment of all academic programs, requiring both independent work and teamwork to achieve success. The Admissions Counselor will analyze past recruitment data to assess the effectiveness of previous strategies and events, using this information to create and implement new recruitment plans for the upcoming season. This includes proposing adjustments to past strategies, developing outreach campaigns, and planning events that engage prospective students and their families. The counselor will also review applications, exercising discretion and judgment to identify the best-fit candidates for admission. Additionally, the role involves representing the university at off-campus recruitment events, coordinating campus visits, and conducting admissions presentations and tours. The counselor will manage a series of Saturday visits and maintain communication with prospective families, ensuring a smooth recruitment process.