Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Job Description

Job Description

Faulkner University is seeking a qualified individual to serve as Recruiter/Admissions Counselor for Executive and Professional Enrollment. The selected individual will serve as an advisor, counselor, and an interpreter of the University's policies to individuals seeking admission to the University. Faulkner University is a Christian university affiliated with the churches of Christ.

This is a full-time (40+ hours per week), 12-month position.

Summary of Duties:

• Develop and maintain a general working knowledge of Financial Aid in order to counsel prospective students
• Provide immediate and frequent follow up with prospective students, applicants and non-returning students; contact on a regular basis and update student profiles
• Complete preliminary reviews of transfer credit on prospective students; collect documents needed for completion of academic and financial aid files prior to registration
• Schedule and hold recruiting functions as required
• Make outside calls (corporate visits) to businesses and organizations each month
• Achieve established recruiting goals for each program based on historical data
• Provide input regarding advertising methods used by Faulkner and other competing academic institutions
• Serve as a key contact for the students during their academic program; aid students in tracking their progress toward meeting program requirements
• Travel as necessary for recruiting, registrations, public relations and training

Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred; bachelor's degree required; experience considered in lieu of desired education level
• General knowledge of MS Word, Excel and Google Workspace
• Active member of the church of Christ

For initial application submit:

• Resume
• Cover letter

Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory background check and verification of work authorization through E-Verify.

Non-discrimination statement: Faulkner University is a church-affiliated liberal arts institution committed to employing a highly qualified and diverse administration, faculty and staff, which reflects the University's religious traditions, values and affiliation, and purpose. Thus, the institution invites individuals affiliated with the churches of Christ to submit applications regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability. Faulkner University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, gender, marital status, or disability in connection with its educational policies, admissions, financial aid, employment, educational programs, or activities. However, Faulkner University exercises a preference in employment for those qualified applicants who are members of the churches of Christ whose lifestyles are consistent with the mission of the University and with the beliefs and values of the churches of Christ. For more information, please visit our website: