Job Information
A.T. Still University ATSU - Admissions Counselor in Kirksville, Missouri
Description
A.T. Still University (ATSU) is seeking applications for an exempt Admissions Counselor on the Kirksville, MO campus. As an Admissions Counselor at A.T. Still Health Sciences University, you will play a vital role in recruiting and admitting qualified students into various graduate programs offered by the university. You will be responsible for guiding prospective students through the admissions process, providing them with accurate and up-to-date information about the programs, and assessing their eligibility for admission. Your goal will be to attract and enroll a diverse group of students who demonstrate the potential to succeed in their chosen health science fields.
Major Job Duties
To promote the goals of Admissions with the ongoing national recruitment of students for admission to ATSU Programs.
Strong focus on recruiting and counseling/advising prospective students and current applicants.
Extensive regional and national travel required.
Counselors are the first point of contact for prospective students, screen files and make recommendations for candidacy, interview and evaluate applicants, and work with retaining accepted students.
Professional discretion and judgment are key requirements.
Maintain an extensive database of prospective students counseling them on prerequisite courses and application processes.
Skills
Decision-making.
Communicating and giving public presentations with diverse populations.
Travels independently.
Virtual technology skills and experience.
Interpersonal communication/public speaking skills.
Compassion and confidentiality.
Flexibility with changing work assignments and daily schedules.
Team player, and willing to help others with projects or assignments, as needed.
Education/Experience
- 4-year college degree
Personal Characteristics
Must be organized.
Work well with diverse populations,.
Strong oral presentation skills.
Strong technology skills.
Strong written communication skills.
Work well on own and with groups, and be self-motivated.
Comfortable with traditional and non-traditional college students, college advisors, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Must enjoy travel and be able to travel on weekdays, evenings, and weekends.
ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.
A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.
In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.