Graduate Admissions Counselor

Graduate Admissions Counselor

Bowling Green State University

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Division: Enrollment Management

Opening Date: 08/13/2024

Location: Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Number: BGSU00526

Department: Enrollment Management

Closing: Continuous

Summary

Recruits prospective graduate students to Bowling Green State University. Builds relationships with prospects and applicants to meet institution and program level goals. Use a data review approach to determine recruitment and outreach activities for various prospective graduate student populations. Travels to recruitment events promoting BGSU graduate programs. Conducts large and small group presentations and personal interviews with prospective students. Manages communication/interactions with students using a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. Supports graduate student onboarding initiatives such as Graduate Student Orientation and other campus programming.

Essential Functions

• Counsel prospective graduate students regarding degree offerings and the admissions process; Makes phone calls, initiates and replies to emails, engages in social media and uses Office CRM

• Reads and understands prospect and applicant data to drive recruitment decisions and initiatives; assists with marketing and communication efforts

• Plan and attend graduate recruitment events such as open houses, webinars, career and graduate college fairs, campus visit opportunities, and program-specific outreach events

• Conducts group presentations

• Supports graduate student onboarding initiatives such as Graduate Student Orientation and other campus programming.

• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

The following Degree is required:

• Bachelor's Degree. Degree must be conferred at time of application

The following Experience is required:

• 2 years of higher education experience required

The following Experience is preferred:

• Recruitment experience

The following License is required:

• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and comply with the university's vehicle use policy.

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Experience should include a minimum of two years experience in a higher education environment, preferably in a recruiting role

• Knowledge of graduate education admission recruitment practices and understands the requirements for admissions to Graduate Programs

• Excellent verbal and written communication;

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all levels of the college.

• Ability to create and sustain effective working relationships with faculty and staff across a variety of academic disciplines.

• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one-time meeting assigned deadlines

• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem-solving, organization, time management, project management, and presentation skills

• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Slate CRM, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Office suite or similar products)

• Ability to travel locally, regionally, and occasionally nationally for recruitment events and meetings.

Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by ‘August 28, 2024'.

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Cover Letter and Resume

Bowling Green State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer . We are committed to a multicultural environment and strongly encourage applications from women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

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