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Admissions Counselor

Simpson University
Redding, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/5/2025

Description

This position is responsible for meeting and maintaining high-level goals for enrollment as established by the Assistant Director of Admissions and Dean of Enrollment by recruiting high yield students. This is done through extensive travel (approximately 8-10 weeks outside of local region) to college / transfer fairs, high schools, churches and other constituents.

Responsibilities also include working with prospective students and directing all aspects of undergraduate recruitment for an assigned region. This position assists students through the entire admissions process including financial aid documentation and other important enrollment processes.

Qualifications :

  • Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
  • Bachelor's degree in related field required
  • One or more years of student recruitment experience or sales experience preferred
  • Proven past success in recruitment of students or general sales and an understanding of excellent customer service
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, etc.)
  • Ability to use key technology tools such as CRM and SIS
  • Ability to lead a regional recruitment effort
  • Must be a self-starter, plus have the ability to train, assist, and motivate student staff toward their recruitment goals

General Expectations :

  • Personal relationship with Jesus, a vibrant Christian faith, and a commitment to Christian community; capable of sharing faith and engaging in conversations about Christ.
  • Demonstrate Simpson University Values in the performance of all duties
  • Maintain lifestyle in accordance with Simpson University Lifestyle Policy in Staff Handbook
  • Maintain the confidentiality of information, data and records. Properly use tact, diplomacy, discretion and judgment
  • Demonstrate strong customer service skills in the performance of job duties
  • Demonstrate good organizational and communication skills in the performance of job duties
  • Supervises employees in accordance with Simpson University policies and procedures (for supervisory positions)
  • Support the overflow needs of other departments within the respective university area
  • Perform other duties in accordance with this position as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor
  • Essential Functions :

  • Meet and maintain high-level goals for enrollment established by the Dean of Enrollment
  • Promote Simpson University by traveling to college / transfer fairs, high schools, churches and building relationships with key accounts
  • Provide leadership, supervision, scheduling, and training to student staff as they maintain regular contact with prospective students
  • Meet daily, weekly, and monthly plans and means for achieving recruitment goals for each entering term developed in cooperation with the Dean of Enrollment
  • Assist in evaluating and improving current recruitment processes, procedures, and strategies
  • Coordinate financial aid advisement for new students in cooperation with Financial Aid Office
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of campus events, visit days and preview weekends
  • Maintain a current understanding of various recruitment information including, but not limited to financial aid procedures, transcript evaluation, registration processes, and the use of the CRM tool
  • Review and accept applicants under regular acceptance criteria
  • Provide excellent customer service experiences to prospective students and families
  • Related Responsibilities :

  • Ensure online and paper communication is accurate and up-to-date
  • Physical Requirements :

    Job Title :

    Admissions Counselor

    Typical Working Conditions :

    Describe environment including exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, mold, etc.)

    Indoors on computer

    Travel to various recruitment events in a variety of weather conditions

    Equipment Used :

    List all manual and automated equipment used in the course of performing essential functions.)

    Computer, scanner, copier, mouse, keyboard, stapler, 3-hole punch, letter opener

    Automobile

    Essential Physical Tasks :

    List all physical tasks encountered in performing essential functions - i.e. sitting for long periods of time using a computer, standing, climbing ladders, etc.)

    Sitting for long periods of time using a computer

    Driving, riding, or flying to various recruitment events

    Analysis of Physical Demands to Perform Essential Functions :

    Key (Based on typical week) :

    N=Never

    R=Rarely (Less than 1 hour per week)

    O=Occasional (1%-33% of time)

    F=Frequent (34%-66% of time)

    C=Constant (over 66% of time)

    Activity

    Frequency

    Activity

    Frequency

    Lifting / Carrying

    Twisting / Turning

    Under 10 lbs

    Reach over shoulder

    11-20 lbs

    Reach over head

    21-50 lbs

    Reach outward

    51-100 lbs

    Climb

    Over 100 lbs

    Crawl

    Kneel

    Pushing / Pulling

    Squat

    Under 10 lbs

    11-20 lbs

    Walk-Normal Surfaces

    21-50 lbs

    Walk-Uneven Surfaces

    51-100 lbs

    Walk-Slippery Surfaces

    Over 100 lbs

    Stand

    Bend

    Driving

    Automatic Trans

    Standard Trans

    Other

    Keyboard / Ten Key

    Fingering (fine dexterity)

    Handling (grasping, holding)

    Repetitive Motion - Hands

    Repetitive Motion - Feet

    Salary Range : $20-23 hourly

    Salary : $20 - $23

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