Description
Recruit, advise, and evaluate prospective students, guiding them through the admissions process to meet enrollment goals and connect them with academic programs and campus resources.
- • Maintain accurate and complete prospect and applicant records in CRM systems in accordance with laws, policies, and regulations.
- • Provide timely support to applicants facing urgent enrollment or application issues, escalating or referring as needed.
- • Help prospects explore academic programs, pathways, and transfer options to encourage informed decision-making.
- • Provide information on degree programs, admission requirements, deadlines, scholarships, and financial aid basics.
- • Present information sessions, webinars, and campus tours on admissions processes and program offerings.
- • Conduct follow-up outreach with inquiries, applicants, and admits to assess needs and move them to next steps.
- • Prepare admissions and recruitment reports, dashboards, and summaries for leadership and stakeholders.
- • Plan and host admitted-student and pre-enrollment events to support transition and yield.
- • Assess applicant needs for services such as financial aid, housing, disability services, or international advising, and make referrals.
- • Coach applicants on completing applications, essays, recommendations, and interview preparation.
- • Address community groups, school counselors, and partner organizations to explain admissions resources and timelines.
- • Compile and analyze educational and labor-market information to advise on program fit and outcomes.
- • Share program and admissions updates with faculty, advisors, and campus partners supporting prospective students.
- • Review transcripts and application materials to verify eligibility and evaluate academic preparation per policy.
- • Advise students on program selection based on interests, aptitudes, and academic background.
- • Coordinate accessibility and accommodations for recruitment events and the admissions process.
- • Interview applicants to understand goals, background, and program fit, and identify barriers to enrollment.
- • Develop and support student ambassador and tour guide programs for outreach and events.
- • Refer students to financial aid, career services, housing, or immigration advising as appropriate.
- • Support and staff yield initiatives and admitted-student programs to increase enrollment.
- • Communicate with parents, guardians, and school counselors to address questions and support applicant progress.
- • Use records, assessments, and interviews to evaluate applicants’ strengths and potential for success.
- • Recognize and appropriately refer personal or safety concerns to campus professionals.
- • Advise on prerequisites, placement, transfer credit, and enrollment steps for admitted students.
- • Collaborate with academic departments and administration to refine admissions criteria and messaging.
- • Attend admissions meetings, professional conferences, and trainings; serve on committees as assigned.
- • Plan and promote recruitment activities, including college fairs, high school visits, and virtual outreach.
- • Uphold admissions policies, ethical standards, confidentiality, and FERPA compliance.
- • Build relationships with high schools, community colleges, and community organizations to generate inquiries and applications.
- • Lead and participate in recruitment and enrollment campaigns to meet target goals.
- • Train and mentor student ambassadors, seasonal readers, and new staff on admissions practices and systems.
- • Counsel individuals and groups on admissions timelines, requirements, and next steps.
- • Refer applicants to counseling or mental health services when needs extend beyond admissions scope.
- • Manage application queues, communications, and workflows to meet service-level agreements and deadlines.
- • Analyze funnel metrics to inform strategy and improve inquiry, application, admit, and yield outcomes.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
