This position serves in an informational recruitment role with prospective students, parents and high school counselors, while demonstrating the highest commitment to outstanding customer service. The Admissions Counselor is responsible for the development and implementation of a strategic territory, including managing all recruiting and yield activities within designated geographic areas. This position articulates admissions policies and procedures to students, families, and school counselors; participates in university undergraduate admissions recruitment activities, including high school day/night programs, college fairs, and individual visits. This position advises and counsels prospective students and families on the educational opportunities at ECU, admissions criteria, polices, procedures, academic and major scholarship programs at informational sessions, ECU Open House, Pirates Aboard, and other special events.
75% Territory Management
Travel extensively in the assigned geographic region to recruit qualified students.
Meet and communicate effectively with prospective students and families on the educational opportunities at East Carolina University, admissions criteria, policies, procedures, academic and major scholarship programs, and student services within the university.
Develop and strengthen relationships with high school counselors, independent counselors, alumni and other key influencers in the recruitment process within assigned region.
Plan and conduct extensive outreach and conversation-building activities (i.e. via in-person and/or virtual communication, phone, e-mail, written correspondence, and social media) with prospective students and their families throughout the recruitment funnel.
Proactively communicate and follow-up with prospective students during the recruitment cycle to assist and answer questions through their completion of enrollment at ECU.
Report information related to the outcomes of recruitment initiatives to include budgetary impact and enrollment funnel data for the designated territory.
Submit travel documentation, receipts, etc. in a timely manner and according to University policy and procedures.
15% Recruitment Team Support
Serve on the Office of Admissions On Call/E-mail rotation to support prospective students.
Represent ECU at additional events or presentations on campus or outside designated territory.
Individual projects assigned by the Associate Director of Recruitment or their designee.
10% Continuous Training and Learning
Attend in person and/or virtual office training for CRM, Banner, etc.
Participate in staff development opportunities.
This position is contingent upon available funding.
Special Instructions To Application:
East Carolina University requires applicants to submit a candidate profile online in order to be considered for the position. Candidates must also submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of three references, including contact information online.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Minimum Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Excellent organization and communication skills.
Position requires a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of the date of hire. A valid driver's license must be maintained as a condition of employment.
Ability to rent vehicle.
Full time or Part time: Full Time
Position Location (city): Greenville
Position Number: 944653
Organizational Unit Overview:
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is the primary point of contact for a traditional first year student, transfer, or non-traditional adult student seeking admission to East Carolina University. The office is responsible for identifying and recruiting potential applicants with outstanding academic ability and potential and assisting in the application process to completion.
To be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation, East Carolina University uses innovative learning strategies and delivery methods to maximize access; prepares students with the knowledge, skills and values to succeed in a global, multicultural society; develops tomorrow's leaders to serve and inspire positive change; discovers new knowledge and innovations to support a thriving future for eastern North Carolina and beyond; transforms health care, promotes wellness, and reduces health disparities; and improves qualify of life through cultural enrichment, academics, the arts, and athletics. We accomplish our mission through education, research, creative activities, and service while being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us. East Carolina University delivers on the promise of opportunity. We open doors. We improve lives. We transform the present, and we discover the future. In these ways and more, we serve our community, our state, our nation and our world as together we reach toward our greatest potential. Tomorrow starts here.