Admissions Counselor

Ripon College is accepting applications for the position of Admissions Counselor. Reporting to the Director of Admissions, this position serves as a member of the Admissions Team. This position is primarily responsible for serving as a territory recruitment manager to achieve enrollment goals.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: May include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:

· Proactively and energetically serve as a member of the admissions team managing a recruitment territory to assist in achieving enrollment goals for the College.

· Implement recruitment strategies as outlined in the enrollment plan in the assigned territory to include, but not limited to, high school visits, college fairs, area receptions, and events.

· Leverage existing partnerships to recruit international students while exploring the expansion of the international pipeline.

· Initiate, plan, and execute special projects in conjunction with the goals of the office.

· Work with current students, parents, alumni, and community-based organizations that assist with the recruitment of students.

· Provide admissions presentations and interviews to visitors during on and off-campus events.

· Review applications for admission and academic scholarships.

· Counsel students and families regarding admission requirements, process guidelines, financial aid and scholarship information, residence life, athletics, fine arts, etc.

· Provide continual follow-up to students and parents via phone, text message, letters, email, and scheduled appointments.

· Complete regular reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedules, travel, special programs, and professional development.

· Adhere to all College policies and procedures regarding travel and other requirements.

· Perform other enrollment driving job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

· Demonstrated ability to think critically and initiate and implement projects independently.

· Knowledge of Ripon College and all its programs and services.

· Communicate effectively via any medium: phone, text, email, and social media.

· Strong public speaking skills in both interpersonal and large group settings.

· Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and commitment to diversity.

· Knowledge or ability to learn Slate (CRM) to enhance recruitment tasks.

· Experience with, and sensitivity to, diverse populations.

· Knowledge of admissions processes and policies including a commitment to follow NACAC’s Guide to Ethical Practice in College Admission.

· Ability to travel and work a varied schedule with flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

· Required to maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

· Knowledge of Microsoft environments (Outlook, Word, and Excel) as well as Google Suites (Docs, Drives, and Sheets).

· Ability to represent the office and the College professionally.

Work Relationships: Works directly with other members of the Office of Admissions staff, Athletics, and other key campus constituents. Daily contact with prospective students and their families, current students, staff, faculty, alumni, school counselors, and persons outside the campus community.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s Degree

· Knowledge of current admissions practices.

· Experience with providing direct support to students.

· Experience with research and compiling data.

· Excellent organizational, analytical and planning skills.

· Experience with Google Suite, student information systems, and degree audit tracking software.

· Knowledge of Slate with three years of related experience in admissions or student services within a college setting.

For full consideration, please send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references, to Gregory King (kingg@ripon.edu). Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,562.00 - $46,013.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,562 - $46,013