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Emory University is hiring an Admission Advisor. The role involves recruiting students through high school visits and college fairs, reviewing and analyzing applications, and assisting with alumni volunteer activities. The advisor will also conduct information sessions, maintain communication with prospective students, and participate in developing special projects and events.

Highlights

Recruitment of prospective students through travel and college fairs.
Review and analysis of student applications.
Conducting information sessions and campus tours.
Coordination of alumni volunteer activities.
Strong communication skills for public engagement.
Comfortable with both virtual and in-person programming.
Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Collaborative work within a 30-member Admission Committee.
Proficiency in report generation and correspondence composition.

Admission Advisor Full Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University:

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. Description:

KEY RESONSIBILITIES:

Recruits students by traveling to high schools and college recruitment fairs.
Reviews, analyzes, and rates applications of students applying for admission.
Conducts information sessions for visiting students and parents, and may conduct campus tours.
Assists in coordinating alumni volunteer activities.
May review and edit financial aid forms.
Composes correspondence, and designs and generates reports.
Maintains communication via telephone, correspondence, and/or electronic mail with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process.
Must show strong interest in supporting Emory’s mission for a robust academic and intellectual student experience; a collaborative, creative, and community-focused energy is valued.
Project focus may include work with one of the following admission areas: Arts at Emory, or international enrollment, faculty support, student volunteers.
Travels approximately 3 weeks in the fall, and 2 weeks in the spring promoting Emory at college fairs, high school visits, and university receptions across the nation.
Public engagement requires excellent communication skills for both in-person and virtual presentations, and the ability to create new content.
Serves on 30 member Admission Committee, reviews approximately 1,000 applicants providing comments and admission ratings; works collaboratively across various phases of the selection calendar, both in-person and virtually, as the team builds the first-year class.
Conduct information sessions for visitors on a regular basis; serve as resource to the public on behalf of Emory, and broadly in support of students’ college search.
Successful candidate must be comfortable in hybrid model of both virtual and in-person programming and office work.
Lead special project area to be assigned by supervisor and office leadership.
Previous examples include: tour guides, student volunteers, high school counselor programs, alumni volunteers, transfer admission, faculty relations.
The office values creativity and flexibility as new projects are needed for changing times.
Expected to be knowledgeable of other university divisions, specifically the 3 other undergraduate colleges: Nursing, Oxford, and Business.
Field inquiries and respond to correspondence from prospective students, applicants, counselors, parents, faculty, alumni, and other university constituencies.
Assist with fall/spring on-campus visitation programs, helping to coordinate events for in-person and virtual visitors.
During the busy office cycles of the academic year, you may be asked to work on some weekends and evenings.
Time out of the office and away from home is common at points during the academic calendar.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee. Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

Original Job Description

Discover Your Career at Emory University:

KEY RESONSIBILITIES:

Recruits students by traveling to high schools and college recruitment fairs.
Reviews, analyzes, and rates applications of students applying for admission.
Conducts information sessions for visiting students and parents, and may conduct campus tours.
Assists in coordinating alumni volunteer activities.
May review and edit financial aid forms.
Composes correspondence, and designs and generates reports.
Maintains communication via telephone, correspondence, and/or electronic mail with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process.
Must show strong interest in supporting Emory’s mission for a robust academic and intellectual student experience; a collaborative, creative, and community-focused energy is valued.
Project focus may include work with one of the following admission areas: Arts at Emory, or international enrollment, faculty support, student volunteers.
Travels approximately 3 weeks in the fall, and 2 weeks in the spring promoting Emory at college fairs, high school visits, and university receptions across the nation.
Public engagement requires excellent communication skills for both in-person and virtual presentations, and the ability to create new content.
Serves on 30 member Admission Committee, reviews approximately 1,000 applicants providing comments and admission ratings; works collaboratively across various phases of the selection calendar, both in-person and virtually, as the team builds the first-year class.
Conduct information sessions for visitors on a regular basis; serve as resource to the public on behalf of Emory, and broadly in support of students’ college search.
Successful candidate must be comfortable in hybrid model of both virtual and in-person programming and office work.
Lead special project area to be assigned by supervisor and office leadership.
Previous examples include: tour guides, student volunteers, high school counselor programs, alumni volunteers, transfer admission, faculty relations.
The office values creativity and flexibility as new projects are needed for changing times.
Expected to be knowledgeable of other university divisions, specifically the 3 other undergraduate colleges: Nursing, Oxford, and Business.
Field inquiries and respond to correspondence from prospective students, applicants, counselors, parents, faculty, alumni, and other university constituencies.
Assist with fall/spring on-campus visitation programs, helping to coordinate events for in-person and virtual visitors.
During the busy office cycles of the academic year, you may be asked to work on some weekends and evenings.
Time out of the office and away from home is common at points during the academic calendar.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
A valid Georgia driver's license and an insurable driving record.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

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