Graduate Admission Counselor - Physician Assistant

Office: Office of Graduate Studies

Reports to: Director of Graduate Admission

Work Period: 12-month

Hours: Full time

Overtime: Exempt

Job Grade: 7

General Summary:The Graduate Admission Counselor is responsible for supporting the admission and recruitment processes of Agnes Scott College's graduate programs, focused primarily on the PA program, within the guidelines of federal, state and local laws and office, division and college policies and procedures. This position handles all recruitment activities for assigned degree programs encompassing yearly planning, admission application reading and management, working with prospective students, collaborating with staff, faculty and external partners, and building relationships with potential partners. Responsible for supporting the successful implementation of recruitment strategies and the admission process to meet the PA program's annual enrollment goals. Collaborates with co-workers, prospective students and other stakeholders in seeking, attracting, and enrolling applicants to the PA program at Agnes Scott College.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Supports the Director of Graduate Admission to develop and manage strategies to optimize yield and achieve graduate admission goals from admission through enrollment and matriculation, with attention to enrolling a highly diverse student population to meet annual enrollment goals for the Physician Assistant program.
2. Provides advising and support through the admissions process for prospective students including recruitment, outreach, and engagement. Interprets college and admission policies and practices to prospective students and other stakeholders.
3. Plans and executes on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruitment and yield events, including visits to universities, recruitment fairs, professional presentations, and conferences to support recruitment and raise visibility.
4. Supports the Director of Graduate Admission to manage the application process, from application tracking and pre-screening reader review. Maintains graduate applicant records and processes utilizing Slate CRM and Liaison WebAdmit CASPA application portal.
5. Supports the Director of Graduate Admission and organizes the PA interview process, including on-campus event logistics, communication with prospects, etc., to ensure optimum outcomes.
6. Collaborates with graduate enrollment staff and other staff across the college to ensure effective and accurate communication campaigns in CRM and application portal, from prospect to matriculation

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in related occupational field of study.

Experience: Minimum of 2 years work experience in admission (preferably graduate admission and/or health sciences) or a related field. Slate CRM experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Other:

• Proficiency with Slate CRM, word processing and spreadsheet software (MS Word, Excel).
• Excellent written, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with diverse students, faculty, and staff at the College and outside the organization.
• Collaborative work-style in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational, technical, and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and effectively use time.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism consistent with accreditation standards, including the ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
• Ability to use, interpret, and analyze data in Excel to determine the most effective utilization of resources.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all constituencies, including prospective graduate students, applicants, alums, faculty, students, and campus partners.
• Desire to support a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record, and reliable transportation.
• Irregular, weekend, and evening hours are required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, and occasional moving of light objects. Work is performed in an office with occasional travel.

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.

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