Admissions Counselor

Gardner-Webb University is seeking an Admissions Counselor that will work closely with the entire Undergraduate team to promote, recruit and enroll the incoming class for each semester.

General Job Description :

• Matriculates a required number of new students from a specific geographic territory annually.
• Completes weekly goals of a predetermined number of external contacts, prospective student visits to campus, new applications, new admits, and new commitments to the University.
• Creates strategies to generate interest in Gardner-Webb University and to ensure there are an adequate number of applications to meet goals within the assigned geographic territory.
• Develops a good working relationship with school counselors in all primary client schools.
• Maintains a weekly report of all applied students within their geographic territory.
• Act as a spokesperson and professional representative for the institution at college fairs and other recruitment functions.
• Coordinate and conduct private visits to high schools in territory.
• Conduct interviews and presentations with visiting students, parents, and groups.
• Attend admission functions held in the evenings and weekends.
• Set-ups Zoom meetings with various constituents including prospective students, school counselors, and parents
• Maintain proper communication and follow-up with all applicants through CRM system
• Works closely with other university staff and faculty to provide additional information to help prospective students commit to GWU
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, serving as a primary resource for them throughout the admissions process.
• Other projects assigned as needed by supervisor

Education Requirements :

• Bachelor’s required
• Admissions experience preferred

Other Qualifications :

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• He / she must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and current in social media.
• He / she must possess personal characteristics and values consistent with the mission of GWU : friendly, approachable, patient, caring, flexible, professional, self-directed, trustworthy, committed to task, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy.
• He / she should possess strong oral and written communication skills. Maintaining frequent contact with prospective students is essential to job success.
• Must possess the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from students, families, groups, school administrators, and the general public.
• Must have the ability to maintain the highest forms of professionalism at all times and under various circumstances.

Physical Requirements :

Individual must have the ability and be licensed to operate a motor vehicle. Must be able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg.

The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral / Professional University.

In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.