Job Information
Old Dominion University Admission Counselor in Norfolk, Virginia
Posting Details
Job Title Admission Counselor
Department UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Position Number FP489A
Location Norfolk, VA
Job Summary
Represent the University at college fairs, high schools, and other recruitment events in assigned territory. Review freshman undergraduate applications for admission as assigned. Participate in all on-campus recruitment activities. Develop solid networking relationship with high school counselors. Maintain communication with prospective students and families utilizing coaching techniques. Research and implement outreach and recruitment best practices for assigned territory.
Position Type FullTime
Type of Recruitment General Public
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree with experience equivalent to a master’s degree (undergraduate experience may be used to meet the educational requirement) in Communications, English, Business, Counseling, or a related discipline.
Some prior related experience.
Successful experience in marketing or customer service and higher education or admissions.
Related experience working with student organizations or serving as a tour guide.
Knowledge of terminology used in admission.
Knowledge of (or ability and willingness to learn) student financial assistance programs and Higher Education processes.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Some knowledge of expenditure tracking and accepted fiscal practices, procedures, and policies.
Excellent communication and public speaking skills are required.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop relationships and rapport with students and their families.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
Ability to enter data quickly and accurately into a database.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and treat confidential matters with tact and discretion.
Ability to interpret policies and procedures to prospective students and the public. Strong oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to manage several tasks/responsibilities at one time.
Conditions of Employment
Job Open Date 11/08/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date 11/21/2024
Job Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required
Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.
Department Information
Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Reasonable Accommodation Request
If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity at (757) 683-3141.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
ODU Statement
Old Dominion University, located in the City of Norfolk in the metropolitan Hampton Roads region of coastal Virginia, is a state-assisted, Carnegie doctoral/research-extensive institution that serves its students and enriches the Commonwealth of Virginia, the nation, and the world through rigorous academic programs, strategic partnerships, and active civic engagement. Its 24,000 students, including over 6,000 graduate students, form a diverse and multicultural community in six academic colleges. Through a collaborative and innovative approach to education and research, the University focuses on student learning and addresses critical needs in the professions. ODU’s programs are offered on the main campus, at higher education centers in the region, and at numerous distance learning sites.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
Recommendation/Reference Letter 1
Recommendation/Reference Letter 2
Recommendation/Reference Letter 3
Supplemental Questions
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