Admissions Counselor (Hybrid)

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Flexible, team-oriented, and self-motivated

• Familiarity with Google Suite or similar productivity software

• Willingness to travel extensively and work evenings and weekends as needed

Abilities:

• Work independently with little supervision.

• Analyze and solve problems.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Balance multiple projects and tasks within deadlines.

• Recognize and adapt to change.

• Acquire and apply new knowledge through personal development, research, training, or education.

Behaviors:

• Independence of action/initiative

• Service orientation

• Resourcefulness/creativity

• Communication skills

• Teamwork

Job Specific Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.

• One year of professional experience.

• Must possess a current valid unrestricted driver's license.

• Understand and have a commitment to Kettering University Values

a. RESPECT: for teamwork, honesty, encouragement, diversity partnerships with students.

b. INTEGRITY: including accountability, transparency and ethics.

c. CREATIVITY: fostering flexibility and innovation.

d. COLLABORATION: across disciplines and with all partners.

e. EXCELLENCE: in all we do.

Special Event Expectations: Participation and assistance is expected at major campus special events, such as commencement.

Posting Information

Posting Number SP00412 Posting Date 03/29/2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Job Duties

Job Duties

Percent of total time 100 Duties

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with the admissions team to conduct high school recruitment visits and communicate admissions policies and procedures

• Represent Kettering University at college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment events

• Schedule and coordinate travel activities for recruitment events

• Meet with prospective students and families to provide information about Kettering University

• Present information sessions to groups of prospective students and families

• Respond to inquiries from prospective students and families via phone, mail, and email

• Evaluate applications for admission and serve as a resource for students, parents, and counselors

• Advocate on behalf of students seeking admission to the university

• Assist in planning, preparing, and executing recruitment programs and special projects

Recruitment and Outreach (40%):

• Recruit prospective undergraduate students to Kettering University.

• Represent Kettering University at college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment events.

• Meet individually with prospective students and families.

• Present information sessions to large and small groups.

Application Evaluation (40%):

• Evaluate applications for admission.

• Serve as a resource for students, parents, and counselors regarding admission policies and procedures.

• Provide referrals for students needing additional support services.

Program Planning and Execution (20%):

• Assist in the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of recruitment programs and special projects.