Position Details

Position Details

Requisition Number STA002700Classification TitleAdmissions CounselorWorking TitleLocationArmstrong Campus - SavannahDepartment3900711100-Admissions, Office OfPosition StatusFull-TimePosition Summary

Office of Admissions (Savannah, GA). The Multicultural Admissions Counselor plans and carries out the recruitment and counseling of a diverse group of minority freshmen and transfer students; serves as an official representative of Georgia Southern University at college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment activities within an assigned territory. The position requires extensive travel, evening, and weekend work.

Essential Functions

• Focuses on the recruitment of minority student populations.
• Serves as an official representative of Georgia Southern University at college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment activities at assigned events and schools, requiring extensive travel.
• Recruits and enrolls a target number of students.
• Provides information about the University and maintains regular correspondence with prospective students and their families by telephone, email, and hand-written letters.
• Serves as a counselor-on-call, conducts information sessions, and meets with walk-in guests when available.
• Organizes outreach events and collaborates with the Office of Multicultural Affairs and faculty members to sponsor events for new and current students.
• Builds strong relationships with community leaders, community organizations, and high school counselors
• Represents Georgia Southern University at regional and national conferences.
• Accomplishes at least 25 hours of professional development activities per year.
• Performs related duties as assigned to support the mission of the University.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

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?NoMinimum 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?NoKnowledge, Skills & Abilities

Effective communication skills (verbal and written); developed organization and human relations 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; and successful completion of background investigation prior to employment

Preferred EducationPreferred Experience

Experience in College Admissions or Enrollment office; experience assessing student academic standing and extracurricular activities; and/or experience providing information on University programs, majors, admissions requirements and processes, and scholarship and financial aid resources

Salary Range$33,300Job Open Date03/25/2020Job Closing Date04/15/2020Special Instructions SummaryQuicklink for Postinghttp://employment.georgiasouthern.edu/postings/67296Required Applicant DocumentsRequired 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. * Do you understand this position is located in Savannah,Georgia?
   • Yes
   • No