ABOUT BENNETT COLLEGE:
Welcome to Bennett College, a distinguished and historic institution committed to empowering women through education, leadership, and community engagement. Established in 1873, Bennett College is a proud Historically Black College and University (HBCU) dedicated to fostering academic excellence and social responsibility. Nestled in Greensboro, North Carolina, our campus serves as a vibrant and supportive community where women are inspired to achieve their fullest potential.
At Bennett College, we believe in the transformative power of education, and our commitment to providing a holistic learning experience extends beyond the classroom. As an all-women's institution, we celebrate the unique strengths and perspectives that each student brings, creating a dynamic environment that prepares them for success in an ever-evolving world.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
The Admissions Counselor will assist the Coordinator of Admissions and Financial Aid in meeting institutional enrollment goals. This person will also be responsible for developing and interpreting technical reporting tools for enrollment and financial aid purposes. Additionally, this person is responsible for managing all aspects of the recruitment process in an assigned geographic territory, which includes marketing strategies, relationship building, application review, and extensive travel. Additional responsibilities include assistance in operational assignments as needed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Travel extensively to represent the college at a variety of recruitment venues/programs
- Produce reports as needed to assist the office of admissions in prospect management and recruitment
- Assist with the planning and implementation of recruitment and yield activities in the admissions office
- Conduct interviews, tours and presentations on and off campus
- Review application materials and admission decisions
- Develop and maintain correspondence with students, parents, alumnae and other institutional officials & representatives
- Compile extensive quarterly and year-end reports
- Counsels and advises students and parents on the Financial Aid process
- Help students complete FAFSA, determine eligibility of Federal Student Aid for individual programs, and make awards to students
- The Counselor will also make adjustments to awards during the year. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Financial Aid and Coordinator of Admissions and Scholarships
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of enrollment process and associated cycles of tasks/responsibilities
- Knowledge of college academic offerings and support systems
- Must be detail oriented
- Goal oriented
- Must be extremely flexible and have the ability to adapt to change
- Knowledge of financial options available to new students
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong work ethic
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Willingness to work nights and weekends is required
- All other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Data entry and database management experience
- Strong computer aptitude
- Experience working at a college or university