Education jobs in Atlanta, GA

About the role

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting, admitting, and enrolling qualified prospective students into School of Business graduate programs at Mercer University. Responsibilities for recruitment events include, but are not limited to: travel for recruitment, inquiry development, student meetings, professional presentations, and correspondence. This role regularly interacts with university personnel throughout the enrollment process. The Admissions Counselor recommends Policies and Procedures to the Director to improve the admissions office's efficiency and effectiveness. In addition, the role assists with strategic planning, proactively identifies enrollment opportunities, and demonstrates leadership by assuming new responsibilities. The Admissions Counselor collaborates with enrollment associates to execute Enrollment Management's strategic plans and meet daily enrollment goals.

What you'll bring

• Resume
• Cover letter
• The " My Experience" page is the only opportunity to add your required supporting document attachments.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is required.
• Candidates must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the university's carrier.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time in order to meet and exceed set goals, and willingness to go beyond what is required to meet goals.
• Availability to travel to event locations (sometimes driving long distances requiring overnight stays) during early morning, evening, and weekend hours as needed.
• Ability to understand the specific needs of working adult students.
• Demonstrates a dynamic and approachable personality with the ability to engage and connect with a diverse student body.
• Ability to understand marketing and advertising development and strategies.
• Demonstrates proficiency with appropriate technologies.
• Ability to be dedicated to the mission of Mercer University and to strengthening the University’s relationship with the internal and external University community.

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