Jacksonville State University Hiring for Dual Enrollment Counselor at Jacksonville (Main Campus) Full Time

Job no: 496447
Work type: Full Time
Location: Jacksonville (Main Campus)
Categories: Student Employment

Department:

Admissions

Requested Start Date:

August 1, 2023

Salary:

$35,568.00

Normal Work Schedule:

8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday-Friday, some evenings and weekends required

Job Summary:

The Dual Enrollment Counselor works directly with dual enrollment students, parents, faculty, and counselors to recruit new students into the program, and to support the students enrolled in the program. The Dual Enrollment Counselor will collaborate with the first-year recruitment team to ensure a seamless transition from high school to first-year enrollment at JSU. With an emphasis on recruitment marketing, this position will also assist with communication planning and digital marketing in the recruitment and retainment of dual enrollment students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manages a geographic territory of prospective students (as assigned).

Creates and implements an individual marketing plan to include knowledge of assigned high school history; area alumni, competitors and factors of influence to assist the university in successfully achieving its educational mission.

Travels to high schools as a university representative to develop relationships with students, educators, and administrators.

Serves as a resource to students, families, faculty and staff regarding Dual Enrollment and Undergraduate Enrollment.

Identifies and addresses concerns of prospective students.

Assists high schools and students with the dual enrollment application, scholarship application, and registration process.

Performs follow up with interested students through acceptance and enrollment.

Presents self in a professional manner in all contact situations within the assigned region.

Partners with various university departments in order to coordinate students’ success in the program.

Participates in professional development activities to stay abreast of emerging trends in the field.

Assists the Coordinator, Dual Enrollment Admissions & Recruitment with all aspects of dual enrollment recruitment, student success, marketing, and events for the Dual Enrollment Program.

Assists the Associate Director, Undergraduate Admissions with the recruitment and transition of dually enrolled students to first-year undergraduate students.

Assists the Coordinator, Dual Enrollment Admissions & Recruitment and the Undergraduate Office of Admissions in the development and implementation of admissions marketing techniques and materials.

Assists with the selection and coordination of the Dual Enrollment Student Representative Program.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study

Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years of experience in higher education student recruitment, marketing, or sales

Required Documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

Unofficial Transcript (official required upon hire)

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package. Benefits include:

Retirement Plans

Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)

RSA-1 Deferred Compensation

403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)

Health Insurance

Medical (PEEHIP)

Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer and hospital indemnity

Long-term disability and life insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid and unpaid leave

Employee Assistance Program

Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.

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Equal Employment Opportunity: JSU is an Equal Employment, Equal Opportunity, and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: Jul 06 2023 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Jul 16 2023 Central Daylight Time