Admissions Counselor 3

Art Academy of Cincinnati Admissions Counselor (2)

POSITION: Admissions Counselor

SUPERVISOR: Associate Director of Admissions

DEPARTMENT: Admissions

EXPERIENCED: Some Higher Ed Experience preferred

JOB SUMMARY: The Art Academy of Cincinnati is currently seeking an Admissions Counselor to assist the Admissions Office in its efforts to attract and build relationships with potential students. Several of the chief tasks include creating travel schedules, traveling to high schools and college fairs in an assigned travel area, tracking application materials, corresponding with and interviewing prospective students and their families, building relationships with prospective students and high school teachers and counselors, assisting with special events, and performing general office duties. Additional duties are continuing the set process for the PDSO/DSO for international students, including working with SEVIS to create and update international student records.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Recruit and assist in attracting and selecting a qualified and diverse undergraduate student that meets AAC’s enrollment and academic needs.

· Schedule, coordinate, and visit high schools and community colleges in assigned geographical areas to recruit prospective students.

· Oral presentations on and off campus

· Provide portfolio reviews on campus and while traveling.

· Counseling via text and phone calls.

· Understand the college mission; implement and abide by the college policy.

· Maintain effective interpersonal and departmental communication.

· Exhibit skills and attitudes that reflect good customer service.

· Correspond with prospective students.

· Interview and counsel prospective students and families about admissions, financial aid, academic programs, extracurricular programs, and student life at AAC. Counseling about general college planning is also necessary.

· Develop effective relationships with high school and college personnel, alumni, and any others in positions to influence youth with their college decision.

· Contribute to the development of Admission policy and procedures. Evaluate application files and recommend admission decisions.

· Assist in planning and coordinating special recruitment strategies and programs, both on and off campus, for prospects, their families, personnel of secondary schools and community leaders.

· Assist Office of Admissions in providing tours for visitors when necessary.

· Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends.

· Assist in developing and implementing emerging electronic communication strategies while also determining how they should impact admission counseling efforts.

· Assist in the training of tour guides and student employees when necessary.

The duties and responsibilities summarized in this description represent the principal focus

and requirements of the position as of the date of preparation. Duties other than those

specifically referenced may be required to accomplish the primary purpose of the position

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

· Extensive domestic travel required. Reliable transportation is a must.

· Strong interpersonal skills; including ability to develop and maintain effective, collaborative professional relationships with staff and faculty colleagues;

· Strong listening and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills is essential. Ability to think creatively and strategically.

· Knowledge of and strong skills in the use of technological tools and systems used to support and deliver admission programs and services to prospective and current students including creating and using such tools as a database, report generators, word processing, electronic mail, spreadsheets, and digital presentations.

· Minimum technology requirements including ability to do word processing, send and receive electronic mail and attachments, access and download information from the Web to print or create files, create and use spreadsheets (Excel), create digital presentations.

· Understanding of and commitment to AAC’s Vision, Mission, and Values.

· Bachelor’s degree required.

· Creative writing, art, or design background and/or knowledge is preferred.

· Experienced in working with international students is preferred.

EXPECTED KEY COMPETENCIES (ORGANIZATIONAL FIT):

Interdependence: Fosters collaboration across AAC’s Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar, and Business team.

Communication: Strong decision making and communication skills

Respect: Creates an engaging, collaborative classroom environment by bringing diverse students and ideas together.

Entrepreneurship: Influences and Inspires

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

· Ability to lift upwards of 15 pounds

· Ability to present in front of an audience

· Ability to drive a vehicle.