Admission Counselor - Lynn University

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Reporting to the senior assistant director of admission, the admission counselor is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment efforts of the university and will serve, promote, and represent the University as a recruiter within certain geographic territories, The admission counselor will also assist in the design, development, implementation, and management of various admission programs, strategies, policies, and practices that meet the goals and objectives of the university.

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Travels to and manages an assigned geographic territory to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll academically qualified students.
• Assists in reviewing application files.
• Researches, designs and implements recruitment initiatives to augment the university’s marketing efforts to prospective students.
• Collaborates with team members and senior leadership to ensure operational activities within the office are streamlined and productive. 
• Establishes and maintains an active communication flow with high school students and parents, high school, independent and transfer counselors.
• Counsels students through the application process and facilitates questions related to the university’s academic, social, cultural, financial, and athletic environments.  
• Provides guidance regarding the university’s cost, scholarship opportunities and financial aid programs. 
• Reads, interpret sand evaluates students' academic credentials to determine an appropriate admission decision. 
• Conducts admission presentations to campus visitors and varying constituent groups.
• Completes routine reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedule, special programs, and professional development. 
• Builds and maintains working relationships with key faculty and staff members across campus.
• Assists with the planning and execution of special programs and projects.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Knowledge of admission terminology and standardized testing practices. 
• Excellent interpersonal, cross-cultural, communication, leadership, organizational and programming skills. 
• Ability to clearly and persuasively articulate university programs and offerings to prospective students.
• Skilled at interacting and communicating with varying audiences in small and large settings.  
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems independently. 
• Ability to travel and work a varied, and sometimes extensive, schedule with flexible hours including weekends and evenings.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and basic interactions to communicate with prospective students.
• Demonstrated ability at planning and organizing multiple projects and tasks.  
• Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ability to become familiar with recruitment software programs. 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize work effectively.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university required. Candidates with a master’s degree preferred.   
• Two or more years of progressive admission and higher education experience required. Consideration will not be given to candidates without direct college admission experience. 
• Depending on experience, candidates may instead be considered for the same role at the assistant director level. 
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.