Position Details

Position Details

Requisition Number STA002350 Classification Title Admissions Counselor Working Title Location Statesboro Campus or Armstrong Campus - Savannah Department 3900711100-Admissions, Office Of Position Status Full-Time Position Summary

Office of Admissions. The Admissions Counselor plans and carries out recruitment and counseling initiatives of prospective students and serves as an official representative of Georgia Southern University at college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment activities within an assigned territory to meet enrollment goals of the University.

Essential Functions

•Provides information concerning all aspects of the University to prospective students and their families.
•Travels extensively to attend and present at college fairs, high schools, admissions events and other community events in order to recruit for Georgia Southern University.
•Plans strategic recruitment initiatives to meet the enrollment goals for a set population or territory.
•Encourages, promotes, and maintains favorable relations with school counselors and other educators.
•Maintains regular correspondence with prospective students by telephone, e-mail, and handwritten letters.
•Promotes scholarship opportunities offered from the Office of Admissions to eligible students.
•Works closely with coworkers to meet enrollment goals for assigned territory and new students overall.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco Free Campus.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor’s Degree

Could a level of job-related experience higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of education? No Minimum Experience Required

One or more years of related work experience

Could a level of education higher than the minimum required for the position substitute for the minimum level of job-related experience? No Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Effective communication (verbal and written), organization and human relation skills; ability to work well in a diverse environment; proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases; legally authorized to work in the United States; successful completion of background investigation prior to employment.

Preferred Education Preferred Experience

Previous experience in college admissions or enrollment

Salary Range $30,358 Job Open Date 05/13/2019 Job Closing Date 06/03/2019 Special Instructions Summary Quicklink for Posting http://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/58636 Required Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have one or more years of related work experience?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have the ability to use PC computers and effectively utilize Microsoft Office Applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you understand that Georgia Southern University is a tobacco and smoke-free community?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * If selected for this position, which campus would you prefer to work from?
   • Statesboro Campus
   • Armstrong Campus
   • Either Campus