New Job (Hybrid) Admissions Counselor - Wvu Keyser In West Virginia

Potomac State College (WVU Keyser), part of the West Virginia University system of campuses, located in Keyser, WV, is seeking applications for a (Hybrid) Admissions Counselor.

About the Opportunity

The Admissions Counselor plans and implements a student recruitment program designed to meet enrollment goals in a targeted geographic area with specific student populations. In addition, the incumbent will serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students and applicants interested in agriculture programs. The Admissions Counselor will be responsible for meeting territory and programmatic enrollment goals through execution of these various approaches: overnight travel to high school and college fairs, participation in open house and orientation events, and communications with various constituents. The admissions counselor also serves as a liaison and resource for numerous constituents, including guidance and career counselors, educators and administrators, prospective students and families, regional colleagues, community-based organizations, professional organizations, alumni and parents, and campus-based staff and partners. The specific duties are as follows, and secondary duties will be assigned as needed. This position allows for some flexibility in work location, including potential hybrid work option.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What you’ll do

• Be knowledgeable about WVU Potomac State College programs, features, facilities, scholarships and financial aid opportunities. Be able to articulate same in a professional and consistent manner.
  
• Partner with supervisor, admissions counselor teammates, and assigned University Relations staff to develop a Territory Management Plan for the assigned market that includes promotion and branding of WVU Potomac State College at college fairs, high school visits, panels and information sessions, virtual sessions and special events.
  
• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students and applicants interested in agriculture programs.
  
• Counsel students on the benefits of higher education and characteristics of academic programs offered by WVU Potomac State College (PSC). Operate a motor vehicle to travel to assigned areas to counsel students on the issues of academic programs, admissions requirements, housing, financial aid, and student life.
  
• Interpret admissions requirements and procedures outlined in PSC’s catalog to students, teachers, counselors and others as required. Assist prospective students and families in understanding financial aid regulations and requirements.
  
• Proactively follow-up with students, parents and high school counselors from initial contact through enrollment to assure students have every opportunity to enroll.
  
• Coordinate individual and group visits to campus to promote features and benefits of PSC to future students.
• Manage prospective student communication by phone, email, virtual and print. Facilitate assigned call campaign throughout recruitment cycle. Plan and execute proactive recruitment outreach via email, virtual, and written communication to prospective students and constituents. Partner with Admissions team to organize and execute informational virtual series for prospective students.
  
• Establish and maintain database of all guidance/career counselors, educators and administrators in support of recruitment initiatives.
  
• Coordinate, participate, and/or manage special programs as assigned to increase recruitment within assigned territory. These may include, but are not limited to, receptions, counselor meetings, open house and orientation events.
  
• Coordinate arrangements for prospective students to visit the campus and conduct campus tours.
• Analyze data and research reflective of trends in assigned market; provide feedback as to additional data needs that adequately reflect market trends.
  
• Execute special recruiting projects, as needed.
  
• Assist with on-campus and virtual recruiting events, including but not limited to Discover Days, New Student Orientation events, and Student Services Days.
• Assist with office duties, including data entry of inquiry cards and preparation of mailings.
  
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor to insure the efficient operation of the Enrollment Services functions.

• Bachelor’s degree is required. Job requires a thorough knowledge of a professional discipline as would be acquired through a relevant baccalaureate education program.
• A mininum of 6 (six) months of experience in the following:
  • Previously related and progressively responsible experience in sales, marketing or public relations.
  • (This experience may be gained in the private sector and/or through internships, and/or participation in student organizations at WVU Potomac State College or another comparable institution of higher education.
• Ability to relate to the concerns of prospective students and families and the ability to counsel regarding educational opportunities and financial obligations.
  
• Outstanding commitment to and demonstrates skills related to customer service
  
• Event planning, execution, and reporting skills.
  
• Excellent oral, written, communication and presentation skills.
  
• Must be able to travel frequently (often overnight) and to work extended hours and some weekends.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to develop constructive relationships with prospective students, families, and all constituents.
  
• Exhibit professional behavior and work ethic to represent WVU Potomac State College.
  
• Collaborative and team-centered approach.
  
• Administrate year-round travel schedule, in collaboration with supervisor; this is reflective of the assigned market during traditional fall and spring recruitment seasons, as well as regional and seasonal opportunities identified year-round.
  
• Must have self-motivation; creativity, positive energetic attitude and the flexibility to work both independently and as part of a team.
  
• Ability to rapidly learn admission requirements, housing, and financial aid requirements and regulations.
  
• Ability to operate motor vehicle with valid driver’s license and physically capable of transporting and lifting materials weighing an average of 25-40 pounds.
  
• Must be able to qualify for a university procurement card.
  
• Experience with BANNER, Salesforce and/or Target X preferred, Microsoft Office and Office 365.

• Valid Driver's License

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.