Job Details

The Admissions Counselor position is non-classified and responsible for supporting all aspects of the admissions process, student recruiting, and new student orientation. This entry-level professional role involves traveling primarily within our four-county service region (Kanawha, Fayette, Putnam, Clay) to visit high schools and attend college fairs, providing information to prospective students to encourage applications.

Additional duties include assisting in recruitment efforts and public relations campaigns, managing recruitment paperwork and travel arrangements, reviewing and processing applicant files, and ensuring file completeness. The Admissions Counselor will act as a liaison between the Admissions Office, academic departments, and public school counselors, assist in developing and evaluating recruitment strategies, and contribute to marketing efforts and data reporting.

The role requires critical human relations skills to build effective relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community members and involves some flexibility in prioritizing and organizing work.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain relationships with high school personnel and other relevant organizations; attend college fairs and visit high schools.
2. Plan and execute recruitment activities, including college fairs, public school college days, and open house events; conduct group presentations and campus tours.
3. Counsel prospective students and parents about the admissions process; provide follow-up correspondence via meetings, email, phone, and mail.
4. Complete paperwork for recruitment trips, manage travel arrangements, review and process applicant files, and ensure file completeness.
5. Act as a liaison between Admissions Office, academic departments, and public school counselors; assist in developing and evaluating recruitment plans.
6. Compose and design admissions correspondence and recruitment materials; assist in data collection and reporting.
7. Stay updated on application and admission requirements; assist in planning and preparing new student orientations; participate in office recruitment activities.
8. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
2. Two years of experience in college student services.
3. Strong interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
4. High motivation with the ability to work independently.
5. Ability to collaborate effectively within the admissions team.
6. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and technology.
7. Strong organizational skills.
8. Experience with Banner Student Data System a plus.

BridgeValley will not accept incomplete applications. Please fill out the application completely, even though the resume may include the same information.

Employment is subject to satisfactory results on background check.

Copies of transcripts may be sent but originals must be available prior to hire.

This posting does not reflect the entire job description and may be changed and/or modified, at any time, without notice.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor candidates requiring a visa.

BridgeValley Community and Technical College promotes student success, prepares a skilled workforce, and builds tomorrow's leaders by providing access to quality education.

BridgeValley Community & Technical College is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, religion, color, ancestry, or national origin in admission, employment, educational programs or activities; nor does it discriminate on the basis of genetic information in employment or employee health benefits.

Please contact the Human Resources office at 304-###-#### if you need assistance or reasonable accommodation in the hiring process.