Job Information
West Virginia University (Hybrid) Admissions Counselor- WVU Potomac State College in Keyser, West Virginia
Description The Department of Enrollment at West Virginia University Potomac State College is currently accepting 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. The incumbent 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 incumbent 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 incumbent is part of the Enrollment Team that strives to meet student needs, provide excellent customer service, and achieve enrollment goals. This highly visible, professional position interacts regularly with senior administration, faculty, professional staff, and prospective students and their families. The specific duties are as follows, and secondary duties will be assigned as needed. 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 (employee leave) 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 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 marketing 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. 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 online catalog to students, teachers, counselors and others as required. Assist prospective students and families in understanding financial aid regulations and requirements. Proactively... For full info follow application link.
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.