What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Vincennes University?
Location : Vincennes, IN
Job Type : Full-Time Administrative & Professional Staff
Job Number : 202200546
College / Division : Director Admissions
Department : Admissions (1130)
Opening Date : 09 / 26 / 2024
Closing Date : 1 / 31 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
The successful candidate's primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following : providing exceptional customer service to guests, work autonomously on recruitment efforts, within our Slate CRM, but also cooperatively within our team on multiple visit and event opportunities. This is a professional staff, twelve-month position with benefits that requires seasonal evening hours, overnight travel, and weekends. Preference will be given to individuals with a college admissions background and who are bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in both a counseling and public relations capacity with prospective students and the community
- Represent and promote VU positively and professionally at high school visits, college fairs, career centers, and other outreach events
- Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills
- Evaluate student applicants for acceptance into VU
- Serve as liaison with assigned University college / school(s) and / or campus offices and departments to coordinate recruitment efforts
- Participate in on-campus events throughout the year (some Saturdays required)
- Assist in group visits and camps visiting campus
- Assist with other responsibilities, special programs, and projects on and off campus as assigned by the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
- Other related duties as assigned
Required and Preferred Qualifications
At Vincennes University we recognize that our group health insurance is a key component of our total compensation package. Vincennes University uses Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield to offer comprehensive health and dental coverage to our full-time employees. In addition to the health and dental coverage, VU provides a Basic Life Policy and Retirement Plan {defined contribution 403(b)} for all full-time employees, as well as a variety of voluntary coverages like optional life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, and long-term disability. Vincennes University is also proud to provide our plan members with a Wellness Program and full use of the University Primary Care Center. For more information about our employee benefits,
