Posting Details

Posting Details

Classification Title: Admissions Counselor Position Title: Admissions Counselor Position Type: Staff Department: Admissions Job Summary/Basic Function:

JOB SUMMARY

This position provides admissions counseling for applicants to Gordon State College.

MAJOR DUTIES

•Travels to high schools, college fairs, and other locations to recruit potential students.
•Evaluates student files and transcripts and makes admission decisions.
•Evaluates transfer files and develops transfer articulation.
•Enters student data into the computerized database.
•Scans documents into the imaging system.
•Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance.
•Advises prospective students concerning admissions policies and procedures.
•Processes international student applications.
•Assists with student orientation, campus visit days, registration, and other admissions events.
•Conducts campus tours.
•Performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Assistant Director of Admissions and Assistant Vice President of Enrollment Management assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

Salary: 32,002.11

Minimum Qualifications:

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

•Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
•Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
•Knowledge of Gordon State College admissions policies.
•Skill in decision making and problem solving.
•Skill in the provision of customer services to applicants and students.
•Skill in oral and written communication.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.
•Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one year.
•Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Preferred Qualifications: Posting Date: 05/08/2019 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants:

Unofficial transcripts for all degrees attained must be submitted either with application, mailed to Human Resources, Gordon State College, 419 College Drive, Barnesville, GA 30204 or faxed to 678-359-5290

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
   • Less than high school/GED
   • High school/GED
   • Associate's Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
2. * Please specify area of study for each degree attained.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * How many years of directly related experience do you have?
   • 0
   • 1
   • 2
   • 3
   • 4
   • 5
   • 6+
4. * Do you have a valid Georgia Drivers License?
   • No
   • Yes

Optional & Required Documents Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Other Document
2. Unofficial Transcripts
3. Professional Reference 1 (Name & Contact Number)
4. Professional Reference 2 (Name & Contact Number)