Regional Admissions Specialist (Charlotte, NC) - William Peace University

SUMMARY The Regional Admissions Specialist resides in the assigned region and operates with a high level of independence to aggressively promote Peace within assigned territories. The assigned territory for this position includes Charlotte, NC; Greenville, SC; and other locations within the southeastern region of NC. The Specialist engages in year-round outreach and engagement efforts to deepen ties with Peace in the assigned areas. The Specialist works creatively to foster a stronger Peace presence within these communities through collaboration with high schools, charter schools, and targeted community colleges in assigned areas. The Specialist works with students, families and support systems, Guidance Counselors, Transfer Counselors and other audiences who have the potential to influence students’ college selection while positively representing the University in order to meet recruitment goals.

Candidates must live in Charlotte, NC or the surrounding area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Admissions, the individual holding this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

Manage assigned recruitment territory, which includes planning travel to high schools, attending off-campus events, and conducting prospective student appointments and follow-up meetings.

Establish relationships with targeted community college Transfer Advisors in assigned territories. This includes Central Piedmont Community College, Davidson Davie Community College, Forsyth Technical Community College and Cape Fear Community College.

Conduct aggressive outreach to targeted Charter Schools within these markets that align with our academic offerings and immersive approach to learning

Establish strong relationships with school counselors in the assigned territory to facilitate the successful submission of applications.

Travel to Raleigh to participate in large-scale on-campus recruitment events.

Manage student applications in assigned territory and make independent decisions on applications in a timely manner based on grades, test scores, interviews with Counselors, etc. Present borderline applicants to the Admissions Committee at weekly Admission Committee meetings.

Counsel prospective first-year students on navigating the admissions process and financial aid, and generally educate them about the institution.

Conduct regular outreach as appropriate and necessary based on funnel conversion rates.

Create and implement two Fall School Counselor Breakfasts in assigned territories; eventually this position will also create and implement       two large-scale events in assigned territories - one in the fall and another in the spring. These larger events will be in year two or three depending upon traction gained in territories.

Interact with family members in managing and supporting their student’s college admissions application and onboarding experiences.

Represent the University professionally, positively, and proactively.

Interact with diverse populations of students, family members, Counselors, and the public.

Travel overnight and multiple days or weeks as required.

Perform other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed in order to perform the duties of the position, including the ability to retain on the job learned skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Self-motivation to generate student inquiries and admissions applications.

Ability to work independently with minimal direction.

Ability to positively interact individually and in groups with diverse populations.

Strong written communication skills.

Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to consistently meet deadlines and handle information confidentially. 

Outgoing and professional communication skills.

QUALIFICATIONS Candidates who apply within established recruitment dates are required to meet the minimum qualifications to be considered for employment.  Minimum qualifications are the absolute smallest amount of experience and education that provide the ability to determine if the candidate could potentially perform well in the position.  Preferred are the qualifications that enable a candidate to potentially excel in the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university

Three years of recruitment, sales, or administrative experience, preferably related to higher education or other related experience

Excellent oral and written communication skills, outstanding organizational skills, ability to consistently meet deadlines and handle information confidentially, self-motivation, and ability to work independently and with minimal direction

Possession of a valid driver’s license and car insurance

Availability for evening and weekend work and overnight travel

Ability to maintain confidentiality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference is given to those with prior experience as a Regional Admissions Recruiter,      Admissions Recruiter or Admissions Counselor in a University setting.

Three years of college admissions processes, higher education administration, or professional experience in marketing or sales

Experience with Slate, Higher Education CRM

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Exhibit manual dexterity to operate office equipment.

Frequently is required to walk, sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to drive.

Must be available to work a non-traditional, varying schedule that may include early mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, overnight travel, and occasional holidays.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is primarily performed indoors with varying temperatures and with noise levels varying from low to moderate.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.