CLASSIFICATION: Administrative
DEPARTMENT: Admission Office
POSITION
REPORTS TO: Director of
Admission
JOB
FUNCTION: Responsible for representing King's College to prospective students
and their parents and to secondary school counselors. Position also requires management
responsibility for recruitment related projects and/or programs.
ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS:
1. Consults with other
departments of the College in order to be informed and up-to-date about College
goals, programs, trends, and unique marketing features.
2. Recruiting and processing
experience with both Freshman and Transfer populations
3. Reviews and evaluates
admission files and makes recommendations on admission to the admission
committee.
4. Reviews and evaluates
admission files and makes recommendations on scholarship eligibility to the
scholarship committee.
5. Conducts daily interviews of
prospective students.
6. Coordinates travel for a
specific geographic territory. Somewhat extensive overnight
travel and some weekend and evening work are required while visiting high
schools and attending college fair programs.
7. Attendance and assistance
with numerous on-campus recruitment events.
8. Proficient in Microsoft Office
utilization (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint)
9. Proficient in the use of the Datatel
system to access information on admission and financial aid.
10. Participates in the overall marketing
of the office to include the purchase of the search lists, e-mail campaigns and
direct mail campaigns. This includes
coordination with the Marketing Office, DPL and the Post Office.
11. Trains and supervises admission staff
in conjunction with the Director.
12. Builds relationships with
prospective students through telephone, e-mail and other communication
vehicles.
13. Contributes to admission
marketing strategies for assigned territory.
14. Coordinates various special
programs and projects to recruit prospective students.
15. Serves on either the
admission or scholarship committee.
NONESSENTIAL
ELEMENTS:
1. Assumes other activities and
responsibilities as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Superior
oral and written skills are required.
Energy and enthusiasm, a strong work ethic, and the ability to be an
effective team member are expected. A
Bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license are required and candidates should
demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, an ability to work with diverse
student populations, and familiarity with the goals of a college of the liberal
arts and sciences. Familiarity with
financial aid procedures is very helpful.
A sense of humor is a plus.
Minimum of three to four years of
progressively responsible experience in college admission is required.
WORKING
CONDITIONS: Typical office working conditions.
Able to travel out of town overnight for several weeks at a time is
essential.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS
SHOULD SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME AND KING’S COLLEGE APPLICATION TO Hrjobs@kings.edu.