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Summary/Objective This position serves as a member of the enrollment Management Team in the Office of Admissions. This position is primarily responsible for recruiting students to achieve enrollment goals. Essential Job Duties Serves as a member of the Enrollment Management Team managing a recruitment territory to assist in achieving enrollment goals for the university.Travels to high school and/or church visits, college fairs, area receptions, and events in an assigned territory in order to implement recruiting strategy.Initiates, plans, and executes special projects for the purpose of achieving goals and objectives of the office.Assisting in the planning and execution of both large scale admissions events and daily campus visits.Advises students and families of admissions requirements, scholarship information, residence life, and an understanding of what all is offered by the University.Serves as the financial aid counselor to students and families.Provides follow up to students and parents via phone, letters, email, post cards, social networking, and text.Provides admissions presentations to prospective students and families during visits both on campus and off campus.Develop unique relationships with prospective students, parents, high school guidance counselors, teachers, and high school officials during the students admissions process.Completes routine reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and territory budget.Evaluates program effectiveness, assesses outcomes, and develops improved programming to achieve goals, complete cost analyses, for programs/events.Frequently communicates with students who have inquiries about their tuition bill or financial aid package. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situationsRegular attendance and punctuality Sets an example of a Christian lifestyle for students, staff and facultyCommitment and adherence to Southwest Baptist Universitys Principles and ExpectationsOther duties as assigned Supervisory Responsibility None Position Requirements Education, training or experience needed to effectively perform the job. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. Knowledge, skills and abilities may be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those commonly associated with this position. Required Experience with technology such as Microsoft Office Suite and Slate and the willingness to learn new technology. Skills in effective communication and public presentationsQualified candidates must have the minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution. Preferred Ability to work effectively work with a wide range of people and diversities. Shows an outgoing personality that is ready and willing to serve others. Work Environment Knowledge or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job Must be available for frequent travel and work a varied schedule with flexible hours. Must have a valid drivers license. Must have the ability to represent the office and the university in a professional manner. Must maintain a positive attitude that will promote a healthy cultural climate in Admissions. Must be willing to adhere to the Universitys Principles and Expectations. Physical Abilities Activities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Occasionally move about the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. Frequently communicates with students who have inquiries about their tuition bill or financial aid package. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as calculator, copy machine and computer printer Must be able to remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the timeMust be able to operate a motor vehicle and get in and out of the vehicle frequently during each shift.

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