JOB TITLE:  Admissions Counselor I

POSITION NUMBER: AC9987
HIRING SUPERVISOR:  Executive Director of Admissions & Financial Aid
DEPARTMENT: Admissions
TYPE:  Full-Time

SUMMARY:

Entry level admissions counselor position. Responsible for all contact with prospective students from high schools, two-year colleges, other universities, and non-traditional students in assigned geographic areas. This includes travel to high schools and community colleges on a regular basis, as well as office counseling and advisement. Telemarketing and written follow-up to qualified candidates is also required. Evening and weekend work required.

JOB DUTIES:

Attend college fairs and high school visits in the assigned Michigan geographic territory. Territories assigned to this level receive a maximum of 200 applications per year.

Review with the Director of Admissions to identify college fairs and high school visits within the assigned out of state territory.

Responsible for speaking to large or small groups when out recruiting or conducting an on campus tour presentation.

Coordinate assigned on campus program based on the policies and guide lines that have been established.

Meet with prospective students and guests who visit campus to explain the university programs, housing and student activities available. Responsible to have knowledge on all LTU student populations; undergrad, graduate and international.

Responsible to review applications assigned and apply decision based on admissions requirements established by the Director of Admissions.

Responsible to personally call, email and meet to students in the assigned territory to assist in the application process through enrollment.

Responsible for transfer credit evaluations based on the policies that are documented to inform prospective students of how their credits will transfer.

Responsible to provide on campus tours if requested.

Responsible to attend and support all admissions campus recruitment programs.

Works in a problem solving mode, in a professional and courteous manner, with all areas of the University.

Reports all activities on a regular basis.

Other duties as may be assigned.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; one-year work experience in a customer service field.

COMMENTS:

The Admissions counselor must be a self-starter and should have excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong work ethic, an ability to work independently, considerable energy and motivation, a willingness to travel, a good sense of humor, and an interest in becoming a contributing member of the LTU Admissions Team. An affinity for people is essential. A Valid Driver’s license is required for this position.

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) conducts pre-employment screening on initial candidates for all positions, which may include but is not limited to, a criminal background check, verification of academic credentials, license, certifications, and/or verification of work history.

Lawrence Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.