What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Nebraska State College System?
Nature of Work
Recruit and counsel prospective students regarding the admissions and enrollment process. Report and track student admissions information. Includes extensive travel.
Examples of Work Performed
- Manage assigned recruiting territory from an office in Chadron, Nebraska.
- Extensive travel to high schools, community colleges, college fairs, job fairs, community events and other promotional events within assigned recruiting territory.
- Identify and recruit both campus based as well as online prospective students.
- Plan and conduct visits to high schools, community colleges, college fairs, job fairs, community events and other promotional events
- Contacts prospective students (leads) and provides accurate and complete information about the Campus and the programs of education, both undergraduate and graduate as well as campus based and online students, offered by CSC in a factual and ethical manner.
- Manage and organize inquiries received for both campus based and online learners.
- Take inquiry calls from all potential students interested in knowing or receiving information about CSC campus based and online programs. Make outbound phone calls to potential students that have expressed interest in attending the Campus or taking online courses.
- Return web inquiries and calls promptly to all potential students.
- Compose and send personal email and written correspondence
- Assists applicants in completing application and enrollment paperwork, and executes such paperwork accurately and in a timely manner
- Excellent knowledge of software preferably including experience with student information systems
- Review EMP queries for status of pre-applicants and applicants
- Maintain a social media presence
- Assist in developing prospective student publications and promotional displays
- Contribute ideas and provide input regarding advertising opportunities
- Seek out opportunities for CSC promotional displays in assigned territory
- Contribute ideas and provide input regarding the viewbook
- Provide enrollment assistance to new and current students
- Provide general information to prospective students, counselors, advisors and parent about CSC housing, scholarships, health services, tutoring, advising and other campus offices
- Assist with tours, open houses, On-Campus Registration sessions and New Student Orientation as need
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in college admissions or public relations preferred
Public speaking experience
Computer, database and analytical skills preferred.
Public speaking experience
Computer, database and analytical skills preferred.
Physical Demands
The physical requirements for this position may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the ability to use a computer, calculator, telephone, keyboard, and/or various types of office equipment. Must be able to effectively communicate in verbal and written formats and satisfactorily perform the functions of this position.
License and Certification Requirements
Other Requirements
Successful background records check
Valid driver’s license required.
Satisfactory evaluation of driving record required.
Valid driver’s license required.
Satisfactory evaluation of driving record required.
Salary Information
$39,172-$40,000
FTE
1.000
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Union Status
NSCPA
Number of Vacancies
1
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
PS1496P
Desired Start Date
Open Date
01/23/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
General Information
EEO Statement
The Nebraska State Colleges are equal opportunity institutions and do not discriminate against any student, employee, or applicant on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, religion, or age in employment and education opportunities. Each College has designated an individual to coordinate the Colleges’ non-discrimination efforts to comply with regulations implementing Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies and practices may be directed to the Compliance Coordinators assigned at each College and identified on each College website.
Veteran Statement
This position is subject to Veterans Preference.
Salary : $39,172 - $40,000
