Enrollment Advisor

Job Summary

The Office of Admissions at Davis & Elkins College has an immediate opening for an Enrollment Advisor.  The role of an enrollment advisor consists of recruiting students and working with them to aid in making the decision to enroll at Davis & Elkins College.  This also includes communicating the value of a D&E education to the students and their families.  This is a 12-month position.

The Enrollment Advisor will report directly to the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment.

Responsibilities

  • Travel – this position requires travel to College Fairs and High Schools
  • Communicate with prospective college students and their families
  • Give presentations to large and small groups
  • Document and track contacts with recruits
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to manage time wisely to meet enrollment goals
  • Work as a team member
  • Work a non-traditional work week
  • Ability to relate well to students, parents, scholars, faculty, staff, and others from diverse cultural backgrounds
  • Experience in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and Excel
  • Belief in the values and mission of the College to effectively recruit qualified and retainable students
  • Extensive knowledge of electronic communications including texting, social media, and mobile app messaging as well as phone calls
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • A valid driver’s license
  • Ability to operate a golf cart and college vehicles responsibly and safely
  • Ability to pass a background check
  • Organized reporting skills
  • Timely responsiveness to students and supervisor
  • A keen sense of urgency in managing tasks and time
  • Diligent attention to detail and meticulous record-keeping
  • Sound professional judgment and a strong sense of ethics
  • Ability to create and maintain efficient systems and processes
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision
  • Ability to work effectively and successfully in a dynamic and energetic team
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality of student information
  • Motivated learner with an ability to quickly embrace new technologies and proactively apply them

Qualifications

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required

Physical Demands

  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
  • Must be able to stand and/or walk at times for long periods of time

Working Environment

  • General office setting with moderate noise level
    • Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, and at times, high volume
  • Occasional evenings and weekend work required
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