Admissions Recruiter

7 days ago

Reston, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time

About the Commonwealth of Virginia

The Commonwealth of Virginia is a dynamic and diverse organization that values excellence in education and student success. Our Division for Enrollment Management is a key player in achieving this goal by developing and implementing strategic enrollment plans, overseeing the admissions process, providing financial aid services, and managing the Mason Student Services Center—a centralized student services resource.

About the Position

The Admissions Counselor plays a critical role in recruiting new freshmen and transfer students by planning and executing recruitment activities in assigned locations. This includes reviewing applicant files and making appropriate admission decisions, serving as the on-call person to meet with prospective students and families, and conducting information sessions presented to prospective students and their families on academics, campus life, and how to apply to George Mason University.

Key Responsibilities

  • Actively recruits new undergraduate students by conducting recruitment activities in assigned territories;
  • Contacts and travels to schools or community colleges;
  • Meets with prospective students and their families;
  • Conducts presentations that highlight George Mason University;
  • Schedules and conducts high school visits and attends college fairs;
  • Manages university funds responsibly;
  • Engages in appropriate follow-up activities with prospective students and applicants encountered during the recruitment cycle;
  • Remains up to date on all relevant information/policies about the institution;
  • Reviews freshmen undergraduate applicant files and makes appropriate admissions decisions in the student database following established policies and procedures;
  • Handles a caseload of approximately 3,000 freshmen applicant files;
  • Supports review of transfer and/or non-degree applicants, as needed;
  • Serves as an active and committed member of the admissions committee;
  • Serves as the Counselor of the Day, the on-call person to meet with prospective students and families that walk into the office and as the contact person for any escalations from the front-line service team as scheduled;
  • Serves as the Informational Officer of the Day, conducting information sessions presented to prospective students and their families on academics, campus life, and how to apply to George Mason University;
  • Conducts prospective student information sessions several times per month, or as assigned;
  • Actively participates in admissions events and assists with planning and logistics, as assigned;
  • Participates in marketing-related activities in conjunction with the Office of Integrated Enrollment Marketing and the Office of Admissions, as needed;
  • Reviews, edits, and contributes content related to prospective and admitted undergraduate students.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Demonstrated customer service experience;
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills;
  • Skill in public speaking in large and small group situations;
  • Demonstrated analytical skills;
  • Computer literacy and willingness to learn new software applications;
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse populations;
  • Ability to handle sensitive and/or confidential information and situations;
  • Ability to prioritize tasks in a deadline-driven environment;
  • Ability to perform work with substantial attention to detail;
  • Demonstrated ability to work positively as a member of a team;
  • Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience working in an office setting;
  • Experience in higher education with knowledge of the admissions process;
  • Previous experience with Ellucian Banner software;
  • Previous experience with Salesforce CRM;
  • Familiarity with Mason's physical campus and surrounding area;
  • Familiarity with Mason's diverse population, admissions processes, campus offerings for students, and campus events;
  • Bilingual.

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