Admissions Recruiter – Counselor

Georgian Court University

Admissions Counselor recruiting and evaluating prospective students for Georgian Court University. Managing territory outreach, campus events, applicant communications, and admissions recommendations.

Posted 8/22/2026full-timeLakewood • New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $0 - $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong relationship-building and communication skills essential for recruiting prospective students and maintaining effective working relationships with stakeholders. Proficient in managing recruitment activities and providing exceptional service while upholding the university's core values.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's DegreeAdmissions Counseling ExperienceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyExcellent Communication SkillsRelationship-Building Skills

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Soft Skills

Excellent Listening SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProfessional DemeanorAbility to Work IndependentlyAbility to Maintain Confidentiality

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

RecruitmentProspective Student EngagementCampus ToursInformation SessionsProfessional Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit prospective students through high schools, community colleges, community events, classroom and community presentations, virtual fairs, and college fairs within a designated geography-based territory
Review applications, essays, scores, and other applicant materials to make admissions decisions or recommendations
Create and maintain professional relationships with school counselors, advisors, and other college-selection stakeholders
Serve as the primary contact for prospective students, families, counselors, advisors, and related organizations
Maintain contact with prospective students through appointments, telephone, email, text, social media, and video/virtual chat
Lead campus tours and conduct informational sessions and prospective student interviews
Attend and assist with coordinating recruitment functions, including phone-a-thons, counselor workshops, information sessions, and open houses
Identify and attend professional development seminars and conferences and present information to enrollment staff
Represent the office on University committees as needed
Integrate the University’s core values of respect, compassion, integrity, justice, and service in all interactions
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
1 year of experience as an Admissions Counselor or related experience
Valid driver's license from the state of residency
Ability and willingness to travel in and out of state
Availability and willingness to work evenings and weekend hours
Excellent listening, communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, students, and the general public
Ability to maintain the highest degree of confidentiality
Ability to work independently, completing work in a thorough and timely manner and balancing competing demands with courtesy and tact
Excellent professional demeanor
Proficiency using Microsoft Office
Must be US Work Authorized

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability and willingness to travel in and out of state
Professional development seminars and conferences (both regionally and nationally)
Evening and weekend work opportunities