Admissions Counselor Recruiter

Job Summary

Admissions Counselor Recruiter

University of South Carolina Upstate

STAPO25

Spartanburg, SC

The primary purpose of this position is to recruit students, assist with reviewing and processing admissions applications, provide campus tours / student interviews and participate in special events for student recruitment. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelors degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and / or experience. Required Certification, Licensure / Other Credentials A valid drivers license are required. Preferred Qualifications Masters degree in Student Services or related field, or bachelors degree and 2 years related experience.. Prefer knowledge of USC Upstate campus and programs. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities A successful background check and a good driving record is required. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organized and detail oriented with dependable follow-through. Must be able to interact and build relationships with representatives of community as well as faculty and staff at USC Upstate locations. Job Duties Job Duty Travel to assigned territories for freshman recruitment to establish new and foster existing relationships with guidance counselors and career development facilitators to grow enrollment. Target identified students in specific majors to drive toward enrollment goals. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 30 Job Duty Interview and assist students and their families through all aspects of the admissions process as well as provide them counseling to guide them through the enrollment process at Upstate. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Develop and maintain relationships with prospective students and their families, providing exceptional customer service and communication by initiating and answering phone calls, correspondence, and inquiries in a timely manner. Use email, text messages and social media strategies to communicate with prospects. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 20 Job Duty Enter data in the student recruitment data system to allow for follow up and recruitment efforts. Use data in system to target students for communication plans. . Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Assist with recruitment events and campus tours for students who visit the USC Upstate campus to recruit them as new students. Provide campus information sessions prior to campus tours. Participate in freshman student orientation events to provide service to students. Essential Function No Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Participate in various speaking engagements, college information sessions, workshops and conferences. Act as a resource to college counselors and provide expertise on the admissions process in public forums. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Other duties as assigned. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR Drug and Alcohol Testing.