Admission Counselor

Company Description

William Jessup University is a private non-profit Christian university.  .Our mission statement is "In partnership with the Church, the purpose of William Jessup University is to educate transformational leaders for the glory of God."

Job Description

To represent William Jessup University to prospective students and their parents, high school and
community college counselors, churches, and the community at large, recruiting and assisting in
contacting and selecting qualified and diverse traditional undergraduate students who meet WJU's
enrollment and academic standards

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Recruit students to attend William Jessup University who meet the admissions requirements
and who are a good fit to the mission and vision of WJU including, but not limited to, the
following:
• Research and analyze demographics to effectively manage, schedule, and coordinate visits to
high schools, community colleges, and churches in assigned geographical areas to recruit
prospective students;
• Travel to assigned geographic market areas to meet specific recruitment goals (minimum 8-10
weeks of travel in fall and minimum 2-3 weeks of travel in Spring/Summer is required);
• Meet with and counsel prospective students and families about admission, financial aid,
academics, community life programs, and student life at Jessup;
• Counsel prospective students about general college planning, including the advantages of
Christian Higher Education and the differences to secular public and state institutions;
• Develop effective relationships with high school and community college personnel, youth
pastors and leaders, alumni, and others who may influence youth about their college
decisions.
2. Contribute to the development of admission policies and procedures.
3. Regularly exercise discretion and independent judgment in the review and evaluation of
application flies, recommending admission decisions and scholarship awards.
4. Assist in planning and coordinating special recruitment strategies and programs, both on and off
campus, for prospects, their families, personnel of secondary schools and 2-year colleges, youth
pastors/leaders, and other community leaders.
5. Complete assigned specific office processes according to the skills exhibited and developed,
such as: shared responsibility of student staff, social networking and marketing, event planning
and community relations.
6. Complete other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
• A Bachelor's Degree (required)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
• Previous admission and/or outside sales experience desirable.
• Understanding of and commitment to high-quality Christian education and multi-culturalism.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must be a problem solver and able to deal with a variety of situations -"extra-mile" attitude.
• Have the ability to work independently within a team structure and effectively with a diverse
constituency.
• Must be able to multi-task and respond well to interruptions.
• Detail-oriented.
• Must be willing to travel independently.
• Evening and weekend work required from September to April, as scheduled.

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.
• A valid CA driver's license, valid car insurance and clean driving record.

Additional Information

For the complete job description and application process, please see our website:   http://www.jessup.edu/employment

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The employee agrees to promote the values and mission of WJU as a private Christ-centered University and live a life consistent with biblical principles. The employee shall conduct himself/herself in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith. Additionally, the employee may play a formative role in the spiritual lives of students in a manner consistent with the Community Covenant and Statement of Faith. This may include leading devotions and/or spiritual formation groups and seeking other opportunities consistent with a biblical spiritual formation role.