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Location

Ypsilanti, MI | United States

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Job description

Title: Admissions Advisor

Employee Classification: PT

Pay Grade: PE 07

Division: Enrollment Management

Department: Admissions Office Campus Outreach

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Meet with prospective students, evaluate admissions applications, recruit at high schools and community colleges, and prepare reports on applicants, admissions, and enrollments for assigned territory. Serve as part of the Admissions Recruitment Team and participate in every aspect of the overall recruitment effort for the University.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Meet with prospective students and parents and inform them of University Admissions policies, procedures, academic programs, cost of attendance, and all other matters related to choosing a college.

• Visit secondary schools and community colleges to meet with counseling and teaching staff, students, and administrators regarding Eastern Michigan University and its features and benefits for college-bound students.

• Review Admissions applications and make admissions decisions.

• Make regular University presentations, on and off campus, to prospective students, parents, and administrators.

• Represent EMU at recruitment fairs, graduate and undergraduate, around the state of Michigan and in other states, as required.

• Participate in all campus visit programs (on and off campus) as part of the overall recruitment effort.

• Administer Admissions policies and procedures for specific programs or activities.

• Recommend policy or procedural changes to improve efficiency and effectiveness in Admissions recruitment and/or enrollment practices.

• Participate in and coordinate enrollment yield efforts (e.g., Fast Track, phone calls, e-mails, receptions, etc.) as required.

• Prepare and assist in the preparation of departmental reports.

• Adhere to any and all NCAA, Mid-American Conference, and Eastern Michigan University policies, rules, regulations, and operational procedures.

• Perform related departmental duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge and skills in organization, administration, marketing, problem-solving, and planning, typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in a related field, are necessary.

Possession of a valid driver's license is necessary.

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is required.

As required, the ability to work evening and weekend hours, and travel, is necessary.

One year of admissions-related work experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters Degree in a related field preferred.

Familiarity with computers and current software programs is expected.

Knowledge of EMU's academic programs, student type, undergraduate experiences, and the southeastern Michigan area is highly desirable.

Preference will be given to applicants who are bilingual, preferably in English and Spanish.

Appointment Percentage:

100 %

About Eastern Michigan University

Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The University currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan's exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year.

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