Admissions Counselor
Job ID: 278179
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
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About Us
Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values make Augusta University an institution like no other.
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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Location
Augusta University -
Our Health Sciences Campus:
1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Job Summary
This position represents Augusta University at programs and events on and off campus for the purpose of recruiting students to the university. To serve in this capacity, position requirements entail visiting with high school guidance counselors, students, their parents, and other education officials without supervision at private visits in high schools, college fairs, and at other special functions throughout an assigned geographic territory. This position is responsible for recruiting students from the designated territory as well as students for special and other identified populations.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
RECRUITMENT EVENTS: Represent Augusta University at day and evening programs, high school visits, college fairs and other off-campus events and programs for the purposing of recruiting students, including freshman and other populations to the University.
COMMUNICATION: Maintains communication via telephone, correspondence, and/or electronic mail with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process, tracking progress in customer relationship management system.
EVENTS: Assist with events, on and off campus, including information sessions for students and parents, high school counselor events, campus tour, group tours, and other admissions events.
RECRUIT & ADVISE: Serve as an in-house recruiter and advisor for walk-in and phone inquiries regarding information about programs and services provided by Augusta University, regardless of the student's level of entry.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned including service on campus committees and duties assigned by the associate director or director of admissions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid driver's license required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference given to candidates having worked in higher education, counseling, public relations, sales or marketing.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
KNOWLEDGE
Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases
Reliable means of transportation required
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

ABILITIES
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to travel and work a varied schedule with flexible hours
Ability to work with a wide range of people and commitment to all
Ability to cover travel costs up from with reimbursement occurring after the fact required; reliable means of transportation required
Ability to efficiently and effectively solve problems and initiate and implement projects independently.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)
Pay Band: B7
Salary: $43,888 - $46,807.12
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum midpoint) of the position.
Recruitment Period: Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."
Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/
Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university
Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee
If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=278179&PostingSeq=1
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