Admissions Counselor

About This Role

Serve as an Admissions Counselor, representing Western University of Health Sciences to prospective students to increase inquiries and convert applications into enrolled students.

Responsibilities

• Represent Western University of Health Sciences to prospective students
• Work to increase inquiries and convert applications into enrolled students
• Exhibit superior customer service skills and professionalism throughout daily interactions and communications with students
• Work closely with the assistant/associate director of admission and admission committees before and during interview days
• Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members, faculty, students, alumni, administrators, and staff

Requirements

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Quality voice and pronunciation skills
• Ability to effectively interact with applicants, faculty, staff, and outside contacts by telephone, in person, in writing, and via email
• Good understanding of mathematical concepts including ability to perform mathematical calculations
• Experienced with calculator, fax, copy machine, and telephone operation
• Ability to work on and concentrate in a busy, multi-tasked, multi-faceted environment
• Self-starter and have the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Team player, willing to share and exchange ideas
• Ability to make ethical decisions and exercise professional judgment
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to take initiative
• Demonstrates a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and ability.
• Minimum of one to two years of experience in university admissions and recruitment or a similar recruitment setting.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with college transcripts

Skills

* Required skills