Admission Counselor Job

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruit 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.
2. Review prospective student applications and interview prospective students.
3. Follow up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information.
4. Contact applicant references to verify information included on resumes, letters of recommendation, and applications.
5. Work collaboratively with other admissions counselors to review applicants, make final admissions decisions, and send out admissions offers.
6. Conduct research, design questionnaires for current students, analyze questionnaire results, and lead focus groups to adjust recruiting strategies and materials.
7. Maintain recruiting operations by following policies and procedures and reporting needed changes.
8. Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes and implementing changes.
9. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, participating in professional organizations, and keeping current with legal guidelines and requirements.
10. Maintain accurate documentation of students' progress toward their goals and next steps in the college admissions process.
11. Create a resource-rich environment for students and teachers as it pertains to college readiness and educational and career planning.
12. Collaborate with parents/guardians to assist students with educational and career planning.
13. Maintain and disseminate information about standardized tests such as the PSAT, SAT, and ACT.

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