Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Recruiter/Admissions Counselor.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the recruitment and admission of future students to the University through in-person and virtual presentations, community events, telephone and e-mail communication.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Attend in-person and virtual recruitment events to represent the university in Georgia as well as parts of the Southeast and other areas across the US.
• Nurture relationships, through various communication channels, with students, parents, high school counselors, teachers, and administrators providing admissions advice and counsel relative to the recruitment and admissions processes.
• Execute email and phone call campaigns to follow up with prospective students
• Build, manage and maintain a designated recruitment territory and strategic plan with the Executive Director of Admissions and Recruitment.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make recommendations for program changes and enhancements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• Two years of professional experience in student advising, admissions, or demonstrated experience as a previous student leader on a college campus.
• Documented history of successfully driving projects to completion
• Ability to travel up to 75% of the time over designated recruitment territory required. Some overnight travel may be required.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Familiarity with higher education operations.
• Spanish fluency is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, and disseminate significant student prospect information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems, prioritize time according to tasks, initiate and implement projects independently.
• Strong public speaking skills 6 Excellent customer service, attention to detail, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are required.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Associate Director of Admissions Marketing controls and assigns work for this position as needed.

GUiDELINES

Guidelines include the University System of Georgia Academic and Student Affairs Handbook, the Board of Regents Policy Manual, the FVSU academic catalog, and Admissions Office policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application. This position develops department guidelines.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied duties in directing the university's admissions functions. The variety of tasks to be managed contributes to the complexity of the position.

The purpose of this position is to market the university to prospective students living in Metro Atlanta and other important territories. Success in this position contributes to the success of university enrollment goals.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other university employees, students, applicants, parents, high school counselors, representatives of other colleges and universities, and members of the general public.
• Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, to resolve problems, or to justify, defend or settle matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed in an office.
• The work typically requires driving for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and assemble/disassemble display materials.
• September through April is the peak recruiting period; during this period, extensive travel and school visits will be required.
• May be required to work beyond regular work hours (evenings and weekends) as defined by the needs of the department.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

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