Traditional Admissions Counselor – Transfer / Homeschool 

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Admissions, this Admissions Counselor position would be responsible for managing recruitment efforts with both our Homeschool and Transfer student populations.  He/she will represent the university at recruitment events on and off campus throughout the year.  He/she will develop and maintain relationships with two-year colleges, homeschool co-op directors, churches, prospective students and families, and anyone involved in the college admissions process.  Overnight travel along with frequent evening and weekend work during the academic year will be required.  In addition, the Admissions Counselor will be responsible for staying in contact with prospective students throughout the admissions process, and minimal office data entry. 

Job Duties:

• Effectively manage the recruitment efforts in an assigned territory.
• Attend college fairs, college visits, churches, and receptions off campus to recruit prospective students.
• Assist and represent the university at all Admissions recruiting events on campus.
• Establish and maintain relationships with college contacts at two-year schools, prospective students, homeschool co-op directors, and their families.
• Manage and execute follow-up processes including phone calls, emails, and notes. 
• Evaluate and review applicant admission files; calculate grade point averages and determine scholarship eligibility.  
• Conduct campus tours, information sessions, and individual meetings. 
• Assist other offices as it relates to the matriculation of prospective students, including but not limited to student affairs, financial aid, business office, and athletics. 
• Effectively manage various social media platforms for the Office of Admissions for recruitment purposes. 
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions or the Vice President of Enrollment Management.

Required Qualifications:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. 

Valid driver’s license and an ability to frequently travel overnight in or out of state. 

Must agree to and abide by the Lifestyle Agreement as outlined by Shorter University. 

A commitment to serve Christ, current and prospective students and families, and the university. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Professional or student work experience in a higher education setting; prefer admissions or student affairs. Basic familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet and database software tools. 

Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Comfortable speaking in public to small and large groups of people including presentations and discussions. The ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of recruitment material daily.

The ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.  Demonstrated organizational, presentational, and interpersonal skills. Understanding the uniqueness of the homeschool world is not required but preferred.

Apply for Admissions Counselor using the link below: 

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=163a046e-9138-461f-9b4c-f9dbe77a4748&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=383982&lang=en_US&source=CC2

Send letter of application, unofficial transcripts of all academic work, statement of faith, resume, and three current letters of reference to:

Human Resources

Shorter University

315 Shorter Avenue

Rome, Georgia 30165

Shorter University is a Christ-centered University affiliated with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board and requires employees to be committed Christians.

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