JOB TYPE: Full-time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Admissions Counselor participates in all activities related to the recruitment, admission and enrollment of students for the purpose of connecting one more student to the story of Boyce College and Southern Seminary so that many more might hear the gospel of Jesus Christ.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The employee in this position will have the following essential job functions:

Overall

• Serve as representative of Boyce College and Southern Seminary and its Admissions Office
• Work towards achieving assigned territory and institutional recruitment goals
• Ability to clearly and simply articulate the value propositions of Boyce College, degree programs and specific requirements for completing the application process
• Assist with on-campus events including but not limited to: Preview Days, Fall Festival, New Student Orientation and Move-In, SBTS and Boyce graduation, etc.
• Assist the Director of Admissions as needed
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.

Applicant Funnel Management

• Provide and facilitate excellent communication to students and families throughout the course of the admissions process
• Responsible for cultivating relationships with students via tele-counseling, emails, text messages, in-person meetings
• Connect prospective students and applicants with offices across campus
• Assist in Admissions calling campaigns during the semester
• Work with the Coordinator of Applications to create a seamless application review and acceptance process for students
• Assist in reviewing and following up with applicants based on their current status
• Aid students in navigating the financial aid and class registration process at Boyce

Recruitment and Travel

• Actively recruit students to Southern Seminary and Boyce College
• Travel to and recruit at college fairs, high school visits, conferences, state conventions, youth gatherings, etc.
• Develop strategic travel plans aimed at accomplishing recruitment objectives including, but not limited to: attending certain number of events, meetings with students, and collecting prospective student contact information
• Network with global ministry leaders, local churches, and partner organizations to expand Boyce College’s awareness

Campus Visits

• Collaborate with Associate Director of Visit Experience to provide an excellent visit experience for campus visitors
• Present recruitment related materials (internally and externally) and help walk prospective students through the admissions process while on campus
• Host prospective student lunches and campus tours and be conversant in the college’s mission, goals, history, campus numbers/statistics, etc.

ESSENTIAL JOB MEASURABLES:

• Manage over 650+ applicants over the course of the recruitment cycle
• Annually host 600+ prospective students and families for campus visits
• Complete at least 1,000+ phone calls over the course of a year
• Deliver, manage, or respond to more than 5,000+ texts in a recruitment cycle
• Execute at least 4 or more recruitment trips each semester, often including overnight stays
• Effectively and proactively respond to inbound communication within 1 business day

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & STRENGTHS:

• Understanding of the importance of theological education and Christian higher education
• Ability to serve students and families with a high level of customer service
• Self-starter with administrative ability
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to be a part of a collaborative team
• Gifted at being able to listen, discern, and respond appropriately to students, families, and church leaders

EDUCATION:

The person in this position must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher.

EXPECTATIONS:

• Attend both chapel services during the week
• Limit to 6 hours per semester of graduate degree pursuits, and only 1 class during regular work hours
• Weekend hours and travel is required