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Title: Admissions Counselor

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Admissions and Financial Aid

Department: Admissions

Position Summary

Recruits prospective first-year students, with particular emphasis on those from assigned territory, through the preparation and execution of independent travel including visits to high schools, college fairs, and individual student and family meetings. Manages the application review and decision-making process for territory and communicates with high school constituents as appropriate. Conducts information sessions in support of the campus visit program and meets with visiting students and parents as necessary. Responsible for conducting yield outreach to students and families, including but not limited to the hosting of events, meetings on and off campus, and phone and email campaigns. Responds to written, phone, email, and in-person inquiries. Occasional night and weekend work required.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.

Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in any relevant field of study with Less than 1 year of experience with the following relevant work experience: Entry Level Position

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in in relevant field of study

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Valid Driver's License required

Job Duties

• Travel 
  • Conducts information sessions for high schools, community-based organizations, and independent counselors 
  • Attends college fairs and case study programming 
  • Meets with students and families individually as a form of outreach and upon request 
  • Plans and executes territory events 
  • Exercises fiscal responsibility in using budget resources related to travel expenses. 
• Territory Evaluation and Management 
  • Develops and implements recruitment strategies designed to meet target recruitment goals 
  • Analyzes the recruitment plan for assigned territory, planning recruitment travel that includes college fairs and school events, as well as independently scheduled programs. 
• Application Review and Committee Decision-Making 
  • Reads and evaluates completed first-year applications from assigned territory, meeting daily reading quota. 
  • Participates in admissions committee meetings to finalize admitted students from all first-year applicant pools 
  • Responds to decision inquiries made by high school counselors before and after release 
• Communication and Outreach   
  • Responds to written, phone, email, and in-person inquires. 
  • Supports yield initiatives by building and maintaining relationships with students, families, and high school counselors through targeted outreach including phone calls, emails, letter campaigns, etc. 
• Campus Visit      
  • Conducts information sessions on a rotating basis, providing coverage for colleagues as needed 
  • Supports admissions events by completing duties assigned by the Assistant Director of Campus Visit for Event Planning