Grambling State University

Recruiter/Admissions Counselor

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DEPARTMENT:	Office of Admissions & Recruitment
QUALIFICATIONS:	The desired candidate must possess a bachelor's degree (Master's preferred). Excellent public relation skills are required, including the ability to make oral presentations. Must be willing to travel frequently, including evenings, overnight and weekends. Must have a valid driver's license, an excellent driving record , required liability insurance, and reliability transportation (as needed). Proficient computer skills (MS Access, PowerPoint, and Excel preferred), excellent oral and written communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to be a team player are also required. A working knowledge of MS Word Mail Merge and the Banner Student System are a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES:	The successful candidate will be expected to: Recruit students at high schools and junior colleges, and various other college recruitment activities, providing prospective students with admission criteria and other pertinent information for enrollment Visit and establish professional relationships with counselors from feeder schools Recruit within assigned LACRAO zones Conduct timely follow-up with prospective students to ensure receipt of pertinent admission and other enrollment documents Implement specific recruitment strategies as assigned by the director and/or designee Assist with any university process which relates to enrollment of students Counsel prospective students/parents concerning admissions, scholarships, and residential life Assist with implementation of office-sponsored events(i.e., articulation workshops, counselor conferences, Senior Day) Provide leadership in coordinating the annual High School/Transfer Day activites Provide campus tours as assigned by the Campus Tour Coordinator Attend high school graduations to provide special recognition to honor students receiving scholarships to the institution Provide leadership in the telemarketing efforts that include follow-up to prospective students Provide training to volunteer and alumni recruiters Collect, review, evaluate, and process admission applications in accordance with university policies Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions/Recruitment
SALARY:	Salary is competitive with excellent benefits package.
APPLICATION DETAILS:	Electronically submit (using MS Word) cover letter, resume/vita, three (3) letters of reference, and required applications to empapp@gram.edu. Official transcripts and Pre-employment Screening Forms (criminal Background Check Forms) should be submitted under separate cover via regular mail to: Grambling State University Office of Human Resources GSU Box 4261 Grambling, LA 71245
DEADLINE:	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Immigration and Control Act of 1986 requires the University to inform applicants that we can employ only U. S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U. S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment. Each finalist for a position is required to undergo a criminal background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon completion of the background check. GSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator that provides facilities accessible to the disabled. Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the ADA should contact Grambling’s Office of Human Resources located in room #148 of Long Jones Hall or call (318) 274-2237. Posted 07/21/2009