• Job Description

  Req#: 3584
  SUMMARY
  The Admissions Counselor works as a member of the Office of Admissions, reporting directly to the Dean of Enrollment Services. The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting new students to South Plains College through recruiting events, personal visits, campus tours, email correspondence, and phone conversations. The Admissions Counselor assists prospective students through the enrollment process. Development of a high level of knowledge regarding South Plains College’s academic and technical offerings and the College’s services is essential.
  This position requires a professional appearance and demeanor as well as strong communication skills. High energy and a positive approach to working with students and colleagues is a must. The individual must be customer service oriented and must work well in a team context.
  
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  1. Works directly with the Dean of Enrollment Services and Coordinator of New Student Programs to implement the recruitment activities of the college.
  2. Responds to prospective student requests and greets visitors to campus while providing excellent customer service.
  3. Maintains effective communication with area high school counselors, principals, and prospective students, serving as an information liaison between the College and these persons.
  4. Represents the college at all major career days and college nights scheduled by TACRAO, NMCAC, area high schools and other groups within the College’s service area.
  5. Promotes the college through public speaking events at area schools and within service area communities.
  6. Assists in the planning and implementation of new student programs and recruitment events.
  7. Assists prospective students through enrollment process including application for admission, financial aid, advising, scholarships, and housing.
  8. Arranges and/or conducts campus tours for visiting students.
  9. Maintains accurate records of recruiting events and activities for on-going evaluation of recruitment initiatives.
  10. Works cooperatively with academic programs and student service offices of the College to provide prospective students necessary resources and connections with faculty and staff.
  11. Maintains a comprehensive data system for responding to student inquiries, distribution of recruitment literature and tracking prospective students through the prospect and admissions process.
  12. Performs other duties that are deemed necessary by the Dean of Enrollment Services.

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