Admissions Counselor – HigherEdJobs

Job Number: 2022-00252

General Description of the Position

The individual
is responsible for planning, managing and executing recruitment strategies as established by the Executive Director of Admissions within
his/her designated geographical area; This position requires travel (if applicable) and extended work hours (evenings and weekends). The
individual will conduct student interviews and counsel families through the application and enrollment process during high school visits,
college fairs, parent nights, and in-office/ virtual visits. The successful candidate will be responsible for participating in the review of
admission applications and decision making. The individual must maintain knowledge about the programs offered at Delaware State University.

Essential Functions & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

The following are the
functions essential to performing this job:

1. Assist in the direction, coordination and implementation of the Recruitment
   Program
2. Manage assigned territory as follows:
   1. Conduct student interview on and off campus
   2. Correspond with prospective
      students, parents, high school and college counselors, alumni and etc.
   3. Function successfully in a multicultural
      environment
   4. Establish, maintain, and cultivate relationships with representatives of various organizations that my result in the
      recruitment of potential students (i.e., school counselors, program coordinators, parents, etc.
   5. Participate in territory events to
      develop contacts and maintain knowledge of your territory
3. Participate in the direction, coordination and implementation of
   the following recruitment activities:
   1. DSU Homecoming
   2. Fall/Spring Open House
   3. Campus Tours
   4. Special high school
      and community activities (i.e., college and career fairs)
4. Professional Development Workshops/Seminars
5. Maintain a
   record/log of visitations (in person or virtual), contacts, and students enrolled
6. Assist the University in its efforts to meet
   enrollment objectives by setting personal recruiting goals and aggressively pursuing them.

Other Functions Individuals in
this position will also perform the following assigned tasks:

1. Assist in the development of a network recruitment program with the
   general Alumni Association
2. Submit oral and written reports of weekly recruitment activities to directors
3. Submit semester
   schedule of activities including completed travel authorizations accompanied by requisitions if necessary

The individual in this
job must possess these skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that they can perform the essential functions of the job,
with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

1. Demonstrate ability to be creative
   and innovative when implementing sales and marketing strategy
2. Demonstrate ability to communicate (written and orally) articulately
   and effectively
3. Possess proficient presentation skills
4. Demonstrate ability to work with others in a collaborative team
   effort and to interact positively with the public
5. Proficiency in analytical skills and accuracy in all phases of
   work
6. Demonstrate effective speaking
7. Valid U.S. driver’s license

Qualification
Standards

1. Education: Bachelor’s Degree
2. Successful experience: Two or more years of successful work
   experience in college recruitment, admissions, secondary school guidance, teaching or advising in a college/university setting
3. Other
   preferences:
   1. Possesses sound judgment, willingness to travel out of state, and tolerance for working long hours.
   2. Must have
      enthusiasm for working with college students and representing Delaware State University
   3. Possess the ability to handle individual
      projects, as well as, work well as part of a team.

Performance Standards & EEO
Statement

The criteria for evaluation in this position include, but are not limited to, the
following:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of DSU recruitment and admissions policies and procedures.
2. Completion and quality of work
   according to established guidelines and timelines.
3. Reliable attendance and work results.
4. Interaction and working
   relationship with co-workers and prospective students.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of the DSU Fundamentals

EEO
Statement

Delaware State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global
community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and
veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The
University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Equal
opportunity employer/program” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities”.