arrow arrow drop down email Facebook Play phone play-circle-fill Play quote Shape share YouTube Icon Instagram Twitter
Join our Community

Admissions Counselor

Apply now Job no: 9316
Work type: Full Time
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Categories: Staff/Administration, Admissions, Calendar Year (12-Month), Campus Based


Summary


Assists in the recruitment of admissions applicants, processes documentation from prospective students, counsels students enrolling in academic programs, and communicates information on various programs to applicants, high school educators, alumni and other constituents


Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.


Essential Job Functions

  • Advises students regarding admissions requirements, consults with educators and communicates with prospective students regarding the admissions process
  • Evaluates admissions applications and related documents, conducts admissions interviews and renders decisions for admissions acceptance to the university
  • Represents the university in various recruiting activities, such as, social media marketing platforms, attendance at conferences, fairs, events and telemarketing, both internal and external, to assist in the recruitment of new students
  • Delivers admissions presentations and demonstrations to local high school students and/or community or junior college students
  • Corresponds with prospective students to retrieve missing or incomplete documents needed to complete the application process
  • Coordinates site visits with academic departments and facilities tours for prospective students and families
  • Conducts school outreach and travel to support home market recruitment
  • Evaluates reports to identify indicators of success that might be identified of potential applicants
  • Communicates with academic administration, faculty, staff, current students and alumni to maintain knowledge of current academic program offerings
  • Maintains records of recruitment efforts and applicant correspondence per department guidelines
  • Performs other duties as assigned


Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree
  • Moderate amount of experience working in admissions, sales, marketing or other related experience
  • Valid U.S. driver's license


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or greater in marketing, communications or a related field of study

 

Please note: Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire.


Advertised: Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:

Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend

Search

Work type

Locations

Categories

Department
Job Duration
Position Type
Work Arrangement