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Position Title: Admissions Counselor
Working Title: Admissions Counselor
Position Number: 000178
Full-Time Or Part-Time: Full Time
Time Limited Position: No
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: Admissions
Posting Number: 0401698
SHRA/EHRA: EHRA (Non-Faculty)
Job Category: Professional
Hiring Range: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Overall Position Competency: Flat Rate
Description of primary duties and responsibilities:
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

The Office of Admissions intentionally recruits and admits students who both show academic promise and prowess, who have a sense of appreciation for their history, culture and community. Fayetteville State University values diversity in the student body and we encourage applications from a wide range of ethnic, geographic, religious, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. In our marketing efforts, we are ethnically bound to truthfully represent FSU by providing accurate and updated information to prospective students, their families and guidance counselors. Also, we will work very closely with alumni and other constituencies to support our recruitment efforts. In all our recruitment endeavors, we value and promote personalized attention and excellent customer service.
Description of Work Continued:
Primary Purpose of the Position:

Travel extensively to represent the college at a variety of recruitment venues/programs; valid driver’s license required. Assist with the planning and implementation of recruitment and yield activities in the admissions office. Conduct interviews, tours and presentations on and off campus. Review application materials and recommend admission decisions. Develop and maintain correspondence with students, parents, alumni and other institutional officials & representatives. Compile quarterly and year-end reports. Serve as Co-Advisor to the Office of Admissions Bronco Student Ambassador Volunteer Organization. Assists with operational duties as needed and assigned. Willingness to work nights and weekends is required.

The employee is responsible for articulating the programs and services of Fayetteville State University to prospective students and their families, with a special emphasis on outreach to Hispanic-Latino individuals as well as managing the campus visitation program (daily visitation, open house programs, counselor programs, workshops etc). Additionally, the position is responsible for representing the university at high school visits, college night programs; coordinating group information sessions on campus as well as individual interviews; speaking before small and large groups; establishing good rapport with high school/college age students, high school counselors; working effectively with parents, alumni, faculty, and administrative staff. Also responsible for making admissions decisions and working with individual prospective students via correspondence e-mail and telephone. Extensive in-state and out-of-state travel required (minimum of 12 weeks per year). Weekend and evening work mandatory. Must have valid driver’s license.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
The position requires a valid driver’s license.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
• Knowledge of enrollment process and associated cycles of tasks/responsibilities
• Knowledge of college academic offerings and support systems
• Must be detailed, multi-tasked and goal oriented.
• Must be extremely flexible and have the ability to adapt to change.
• Knowledge of financial options available to new students
• Must have strong interpersonal and customer skills
• Ability to process student information in designated student info system
• Ability to work collaboratively as team member
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines at times with minimal supervision
• Ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must have a commitment to exemplary customer service.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree
1-3 years of experience working in college admissions

Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information for Applicants
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.
EEO Statement:
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable), academic verification and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and employment and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.
Veteran's Statement
Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.