Admissions Counselor

Job Description

An admission counsellor is people in the education system who helps aspiring students through the admission process stages. The admission counsellor's responsibilities involve guiding and supporting students through admission. They aid students in selecting the right colleges and universities for them, they also provide them with financial advice involved in the process. Responsibilities: Recruits students by developing alumni networks, visiting high schools and college admission events, arranging and leading campus tours, and initiating campaigns to induce students to attend the institution. Reviews prospective student applications and interviews prospective students. Follows up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information. Contacts applicant references to verify information included on resumes, letters of recommendation, and applications. Works collaboratively with other admissions counselors to review applicants, make final admissions decisions, and send out admissions offers. Conducts research, designs questionnaires for current students, analyzes questionnaire results, and leads focus groups to adjust recruiting strategies and materials. Maintains recruiting operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes. Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and implementing changes. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and keeping current with legal guidelines and requirements. Maintains accurate documentation of students’ progress toward their goals and next steps in the college admissions process. Creates a resource-rich environment for students and teachers as it pertains to college readiness and educational and career planning. Collaborates with parents/guardians to assist students with educational and career planning. Maintains and disseminates information about courses. Qualifications: Experience of edtech industry. Decision making Motivation and persuasion Strong written and verbal communication skills. Listening and interpersonal skills. Verbal communication. Supports diversity. Results driven. Willingness to travel extensively and work irregular and flexible hours. Drop cv at hr@opicle.org Show more Show less