Graduate Admissions Counselor

Brenau University

Graduate Admissions Counselor at Brenau University focusing on recruitment for graduate Psychology programs. Guiding applicants through the enrollment pipeline and collaborating with stakeholders.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeGainesville • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to effectively promote academic programs while building relationships with prospective students and institutions. Exhibits organizational skills and a self-motivated approach to recruitment activities and event coordination.

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Bachelor's DegreeVerbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsRecruitment Event Coordination

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Soft Skills

Self-MotivatedTeamworkRelationship BuildingConfidentiality Maintenance

Tools & Technologies

Slate CRMCentral Application System (CAS)

Industry Keywords

Graduate RecruitmentStudent EnrollmentCollege FairsProspective Student EngagementData Analysis for Recruitment

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
When needed, assist with office activities including mailings, data entry, and file maintenance
Evaluate application files and make recommendations for admissions
Assist with scheduling and conducting tours and other appointments
Collaborating with the events coordinator to recruit transfer and graduate prospects to campus for events

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
Must foster an atmosphere of positive teamwork
Must possess the ability to recognize the appropriate procedure to apply to each situation encountered.
Must maintain confidentiality of student records and conversations.

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/