K8 School - Academic Counselor (1-5 yrs)
Job Responsibilities for Academic Counselor :
- Review prospective student applications for school admission
- Research and verify the accuracy of application information
- Follow-up with students to verify any application issues, including discrepancies or missing information.
- Contact applicant references to verify information included on resumes, letters of recommendations, and applications.
- Create profiles for each applicant and work collaborative with other counselors to review make final approvals
- Coordinate applicant approval process with various educational departments as needed
- Meet with and interview prospective students prior to final application decisions
- Create and maintain recruitment guidelines and goals to use for future recruitment efforts
Qualifications for Academic Counselor :
- An Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in any related field may be preferred
- 0-1 years of experience for entry-level positions
- Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver information effectively and persuasively
- Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to work extended hours during critical admissions seasons
- Highly organized with a distinct propensity for timeliness and professional.
