Barton College currently has an opening for a full-time Admissions Counselor responsible for managing and recruiting a specified territory with enrollment goals for the College. This position may require working some nights and/or weekends in support of college events as needed.
Job Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively and efficiently with students and parents daily concerning Barton College and the admissions requirements
- Work in an atmosphere where goals are set and reached based on the institution’s expectations
- The willingness to travel independently for consecutive nights.
- Skills to learn and work with various technology systems including but not limited to Slate, Jenzabar SIS daily
- Willingness to work weekends and evenings to reach goals
- Build relationships with high school counselors, independent consultants, vendors and other constituents that influence a student’s college decision-making.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians of students.
- Ability to thrive in a team atmosphere while still possessing a strong independent work ethic.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Exhibits a positive and vibrant presence within an office atmosphere as well as throughout communication with prospective students and their families.
Work Environment:
This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, office Zoom products, photocopiers, and fax machines.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Traditionally each travel case weighs no more than 50 pounds, and duties do require the lifting of objects occasionally.
Desired Education, Skills, and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of computer Microsoft products and social media sites.
- Familiarity with Slate and Jenzabar preferred.
- Must be proficient in using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within the organization.
- Ability to be discreet in handling confidential and proprietary information appropriately.
- Proven track record of reliability, responsibility, and integrity.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Must be able to effectively operate in a fast-paced environment and can work independently of direct supervision.
- Strong organizational and planning skills and ability to be detail-oriented.
Application Process
Please submit a current resume and contact information for at least three professional references (all should be MS Word or PDF format) to People & Support at employment@barton.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Barton College is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and welcomes all applicants. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Any claims of discrimination for Title IX or otherwise should be directed to our Title IX Coordinator, Victoria A. Morris, at P.O. Box 5000, Wilson, NC 27893, or at 252-399-6330 or vamorris@barton.edu.