Graduate and International Admissions Counselor

Brenau University

Graduate Admissions Counselor for Brenau University managing recruitment for graduate programs. Engaging prospective students through various outreach and admission processes.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeGainesville • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish contact with inquiries and maintain contact through the application process by the use of e-mail, telephone, visits, and other appropriate activities designed to move the student through the recruitment funnel using the Slate CRM and the Central Application System (CAS).
Develop and build rapport with four-year institutions and businesses locally and regionally to cultivate students for Brenau’s graduate programs.
Attend appropriate graduate college fairs and recruiting events.
Collaborate with all internal stakeholders at Brenau University in order to promote graduate student recruitment of existing undergraduate students.
Collaborate with colleges to host and conduct on-campus graduate recruitment events.
Collaborate with the offices of Financial Aid, Marketing, and the faculty and staff in the departments of Physician Assistants to attract, serve, and enroll students.
Use data from previous years to establish travel and recruitment plans for the assigned areas of responsibility.
Work with the academic departments and admissions events coordinator to plan, coordinate, and participate in open-houses and other recruitment events.
Facilitate targeted recruitment initiatives to attract diverse international student populations.
Help students navigate the F-1 visa process and coordinate initial onboarding requirements.
Guide accepted international students through compliance, travel preparation, and campus integration.
Assist with office activities including mailings, data entry, and file maintenance.
Evaluate application files and make recommendations for admissions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required.
Must possess superior verbal and written communication skills.
Must be able to promote Brenau and its academic programs effectively, honestly, and openly.
Must be able to relate very well to prospective students of all ages, and where appropriate to their families.
Must be self-motivated, highly organized, and display a high level of dedication to the University and to the task of promoting the University to the public.
Seasonal travel and occasional weekends will be required for this position.
Must arrive punctually (8:30 unless approved/assigned by supervisor).
Must dress professionally.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dependent upon employment status, years of service and worker category.
Explore all that Brenau offers for Your Health, Your Mind, Your Finances, & Our Community here: https://intranet.brenau.edu/human-resources/job-opportunities/ .
Brenau University conducts various screenings to ensure a safe and secure environment. These checks are a condition of employment and may be performed at different times throughout employment.
Background Checks: All new hires must undergo a criminal background check.
To maintain employment, individuals must have and maintain a favorable criminal history. The university may also conduct random background checks.
Credit Checks: required for positions that handle university funds or credit cards or as otherwise required.
Motor Vehicle and Driving Checks: employees who operate a university vehicle or drive on university business must have a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) run as part of the new hire process or as the requirement to drive is added to job responsibilities.
Random drug screens are also performed on those who travel regularly, or those who operate a university vehicle. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug screening.

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Hard Skills & Tools

data entryapplication evaluationrecruitment planningevent coordinationcompliance navigationF-1 visa process

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationrelationship buildingself-motivationorganizational skillsdedicationpublic promotion

Certifications

Bachelor's degree