Postion Summary

The Admissions Counselor will be responsible for the processing of applications for admission, dissemination of information to prospective students, tracking and follow-up to student inquiries, and assisting with admissions events and registration functions. This position requires working some evenings/weekend admission events and visiting high schools (some traveling required).

Duties

• Provide outstanding customer service by responding to prospective student inquiries through telephone, email, in-person, or other communication channels through direct meetings, phone calls, and emails.
• Analyze the applications of prospective students based on standard admission policies.
• Accurately enters necessary data into the Student Information System Jenzabar.
• Maintain contact with applicants utilizing all available communication tools to ensure completion of the application and to increase the yield of accepted students.
• Support the students throughout the admission process by answering questions and helping them to complete the required documents through direct meetings, phone calls, and emails.
• Participate in advising, prerequisite, and transcript review.
• Submit correspondence to the student indicating the admission decision.
• Provide requested materials to prospective students.
• Create and maintain prospective student information for follow-up and analysis.
• Track necessary admissions materials (receipt of missing documents).
• Attend and provide assistance with enrollment events.
• Assist with the preparation of admission counselors’ materials.
• Maintain a database of student information, telephone logs and student feedbacks in order to generate student reports for management whenever required.
• Learn and adhere to the operating practices of the department and Tougaloo College.
• Perform other duties as necessary and as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Three to five years of prior related experience in work related to the above-described responsibilities. A driver’s license in good standing, as well as the ability to travel seasonally and work at evening events and some weekends.

Date of Position Opening
Application Deadline
Until position filled
Salary
Commensurate with experience
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Physical Address:
Tougaloo College

Attention: Director of Human Resources

500 West County Line Road

Tougaloo, MS 39174


 

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