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Gardner-Webb University: Admissions Counselor
Admissions Counselor – Job Announcement
Gardner-Webb University invites applications for the position of Admissions Counselor.  Gardner-Webb University is a top ranked comprehensive; liberal arts based institution historically affiliated with the North Carolina Baptist State Convention.  Visit us at www.gardner-webb.edu for additional information. 

This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions. 


Responsibilities include:
  
·          Matriculates a required number of new freshman students from a specific geographic territory annually.    
·          Completes weekly goals of a predetermined number of external contacts, prospective student visits to campus, new applications, new admits, and new commitments to the University. 
·          Creates strategies to generate interest in Gardner-Webb University and to ensure there are an adequate number of applications to meet goals within the assigned geographic territory.
·          Develops a good working relationship with guidance personnel in all primary client schools.  
·          Maintains a weekly report of all applied students within their geographic territory.     
·          Act as a spokesperson for the institution at college fairs.
·          Coordinate and conduct private visits to high schools in territory.
·          Conduct interviews with visiting students, parents, and groups.
·          Attend admission functions held in the evenings and weekends.
·          Coordinate specific projects as assigned.
·          Be a peer leader/mentor for new admission counselors.
·          Maintain proper communication and follow-up with all applicants through AdmitGold.
·          Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, serving as a primary resource for them throughout the admissions process.

The key role of the Admissions Office is to
market the University’s academic programs to prospective students from public and private high schools, community colleges, other colleges and universities, and churches through presentations, personal visits, telephone and e-mail communications, and mailings.   

Candidates should be committed to a strong Christian value system and lifestyle.  Candidates should possess a minimum Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.  

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work well within a team, and good organizational skills are required.  Interpersonal skills and the
ability to connect, motivate, and inspire people are essential.  Recruiting/sales experience is preferred.  Counseling background not required. 

For full consideration, submit application by June 17, 2009; however, applications will be accepted until position is filled.  Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Send letter of application, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three professional references to: 
Nathan Alexander
Assistant Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions
Gardner-Webb University, Post Office Box 817, Boiling Springs, NC  28017 (704) 406 4498
Applications may be submitted by email to nalexander@gardner-webb.edu
 

Gardner-Webb University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students.
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