Reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions and serves as a member of the Admissions Office team while managing a recruitment territory and working toward achieving the enrollment goals of Tennessee Tech.
Travels extensively (both daytime and overnight) to visit high schools across the state of TN, in addition to events in other states as needed.
Admissions Counselors are a key source of information for all prospective students, parents, school counselors, and departments across campus.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Making daily presentations to groups of various sizes both on and off campus
Giving tours for the Campus VIP program
Representing Tennessee Tech at college fairs, private visits and other recruiting events for high school students
Building relationships with prospective students via social media, email, phone calls, and in-person.
Establishing immediate rapport and communicating effectively with prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and departments across campus.
Organizing travel schedule to cover assigned territory and responsibilities.
Organizing and/or participating in special events for prospective students and applicants, such as Preview Days and Departmental Showcases.
Performing other duties/tasks as assigned by supervisors.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Willingness and ability to travel as needed (both daytime, nighttime and weekends).
A valid driver’s license.
Experience working with high school and/or college students.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Enthusiastic, outgoing, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Driven and self-motivated with ability to work responsibly with little supervision.
Comprehensive understanding of software applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite and fundamental concepts of computer systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a related field.
Experience with premiere customer service, public speaking, marketing, social media, or education/counseling areas.
Experience coordinating projects and/or events.
Experience with utilizing technology.
Work Hours
Typical hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.
m.
– 4:30 p.
m.
Additional hours if/when needed.
Evening and weekend hours are common for specific recruitment activities and on-campus events.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience.
Administrative Pay Grade AD42.
Benefits Information
Tennessee Tech.
offers a competitive benefits package.
Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays.
Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Date 11/21/2023
Screening Date 12/01/2023
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a resume, cover letter, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three to five references.
Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility.
Applicants without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
List of References
Transcripts
Optional Documents
Transcripts 2
Other Documents
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