What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Glenville State University?
Salary : $35,568.00 Annually
Location : Glenville, WV
Job Type : Non-classified
Job Number : 0485P00089Z
Division : Admissions
Opening Date : 01 / 24 / 2025
Description
Glenville State University is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to advise prospective students concerning admission standards, financial aid, academic goals, and required curricular units. This is a full time, 12-month, non-classified, exempt position.
Examples of Duties
- A counselor will maintain their assigned recruitment territory located in West Virginia and other assigned areas.
- In addition, the counselor will work to schedule and facilitate recruiting arrangements and on campus recruiting initiatives.
- Counselors will be expected to cultivate and maintain relationships with high school counselors and meet with prospective students and their families on a daily basis.
- Occasional weekends plus extensive travel with overnight stay is required.
Typical Qualifications
A Bachelor's Degree and excellent interpersonal skills along with strong organizational and communication skills are required. Basic computer knowledge is required; preferably with a student database. Candidates should have a high degree of flexibility, self-motivation, and the ability to manage and retrieve information. Additional computer skills using word processing and spreadsheet applications are preferred.
Supplemental Information
Applicants must include a letter of interest, current resume, and names and contact information for at least three references.
Apply online at or by email at hr@glenville.edu.
Screening of all applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Glenville State University in an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
As an agency of State government, Glenville State University provides a wide variety of benefits to its employees. Some benefits are mandatory to both the college and employees, while some benefits are elective by employees. Some benefits are free to employees while some benefits require employee contributions.
Current year details regarding plan options and monthly premium costs can be obtained by logging onto the PEIA Web site at www.wvpeia.com or by contacting the GSU payroll department.
Life Insurance : $10,000 free to employees, optional coverage up to $500,000 based on age and salary. Additional plans are available for spouse and child coverage.
Accidental Death Insurance : Optional employee or family plan of $25,000 to $100,000. For details contact the payroll department.
Retirement Plan : The college matches your 6 percent contribution (tax exempt dollars) towards TIAA / CREF or Teacher's Retirement System. Thus, 12 percent of your gross salary is working for your retirement income. New employees must join TIAA / CREF.
TIAA Total Disability Benefits Plan : Optional employees coverage that provides (1) monthly income and (2) payments of premiums to your TIAA / CREF retirement plan to participating employees who suffer total, long-term disabilities. The cost is adjusted according to individual salary on a yearly basis. Employees become eligible upon completion of the first year of employment.
Salary : $35,568 - $500,000
