Responsibilities

• Represent the University at college fairs, high schools, and other recruitment events.
• Review freshman undergraduate applications for admission as assigned.
• Participate in all on-campus recruitment activities.
• Develop solid networking relationship with high school counselors.
• Maintain communication with prospective students and families utilizing coaching techniques.

Requirements

• Education: Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with experience equivalent to a master’s degree (undergraduate experience may be used to meet the educational requirement) in Communications, English, Business, Counseling, or a related discipline.
• Basic knowledge of terminology used in admission.
• Basic knowledge of (or ability and willingness to learn) student financial assistance programs and Higher Education processes.
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Some knowledge of expenditure tracking and accepted fiscal practices, procedures and policies.
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop relationships and rapport with students and their families.
• The ability to manage several tasks/responsibilities at one time is preferred.
• Requires the ability to travel, for extended periods of time, both inside and outside of Virginia. It is a condition of employment to either be approved for a University-sanctioned travel charge card or have the personal means to fund travel expenditures. Travel costs are reimbursed by the University.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Preferred

• Some related experience working with student organizations or serving as a tour guide at a university.