Admissions Counselor

About Us

Georgia College & State University (GCSU) is the states designated public liberal arts university, where students learn the essential skills to compete in a fast-paced and technology-driven global society. The university prepares students for successful careers, leadership in communities, problem solving and life-long learning through personalized attention in a residential setting with opportunities for a variety of transformational experiences through its award-winning, high-impact practices. One of only three selective universities within the University System of Georgia and a top 10 ranked public university in the Southeast, GCSU offers undergraduate degrees in more than 40 majors, more than 30 graduate programs, doctorates in education and nursing, professional certificates, and continuing education programs.

As a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC), GCSU is committed to fostering a liberal arts environment that values academic preeminence, interdisciplinary inquiry and an inclusive learning community. GCSU enjoys a strong reputation for academic excellence and nationally ranked programs according to US News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Colleges of Distinction - among other ranking sources.

Georgia College & State University takes great pride in combining the educational experience of a private liberal arts college with the affordability of a public university. Faculty and staff are dedicated to student engagement and experiential learning through high-impact practices such as internships, service- and community-based learning, leadership development, study abroad opportunities, mentored undergraduate research and a capstone project that fosters intellectual curiosity, reasoned inquiry and critical thinking.

The universitys beautiful and historic campus is located downtown in Milledgeville, Georgia, a charming college town of approximately 19,000 residents in Central Georgia, and only 90 miles southeast of Atlanta. Milledgeville is also the home of noted American author and alumna, Flannery OConnor, 45, and the college community enjoys many exciting literary arts programs at OConnors former home, Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark owned by the university. Milledgeville is located on the banks of beautiful Lake Sinclair and Lake Oconee, allowing faculty, staff and students to take full advantage of the environmental and recreational benefits of being part of a lake community. For cultural, educational and leisure opportunities beyond Milledgeville - Macon and Atlanta are located within easy driving distances.

Georgia College & State University is dedicated to protecting academic freedom in addition to supporting freedom of expression as outlined in the University System of Georgias Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom policy and its Ethics Code of Conduct. For more information, visit us online at gcsu.edu.

Location

Georgia College is located in Milledgeville, a charming town, that is 75 miles south and east of Atlanta. Our campus is located at 231 W Hancock St, Milledgeville, GA, 31061.

Job Summary

This position facilitates the Universitys program of recruiting and admitting students.

Responsibilities

Recruitment - 40

• Limited travel to surrounding counties to attend PROBE and other college fairs in order to meet prospective students and their parents.
• Answers questions from students and families and disseminates literature while attending these fairs and other recruitment events.
• Territory has shifted to a smaller territory that is more locally based to limit the amount of overnight travel due to adding social media responsibilities to the position.
• Travels to PROBE and other college fairs in order to meet prospective students and their parents.

Reporting - 20

• Holistically evaluates individual freshman and transfer applications, transcripts, test scores, and GPAs to make admissions decisions.
• Enters admissions decisions and other relevant data into student information system.
• Knowledge of university admissions requirements.
• Proven driving skills, a good sense of direction, and a solid familiarity with the states highway, roadway, and interstate system.

Reporting Analysis - 15

• Analyzes various applicant reports to look for trends in order to guide recruitment decisions and efforts.
• Uses data and trends to plan and recruit in a specific geographic territory.
• Produces correspondence related to recruitment events and activities involving prospective students, parents and high school counselors.
• Also composes various letters and other correspondence that is deemed necessary from particular situations.
• Familiarity with computers and software, especially BANNER Student Information System.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and communication skills, and polished public speaking.

Media - 20

• Produces content for all Admissions social media pages. This includes producing the graphic design content for the social media pages.
• Produces a calendar of plans for all social media posts with the guidance of the Admissions Managers.
• Collaborates with Admissions Managers regarding content for posts.
• Produces correspondence related to recruitment events and activities.

Other - 5

Other duties as assigned

Proposed Salary

This position is a pay grade 7 . The available salary range is $40,729. to $59,068.00 . Starting salary within this range is based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about GCSU compensation practices, click here: https://www.gcsu.edu/humanresources/pay-grade-structure.

GCSU offers a comprehensive benefit package. https://benefits.usg.edu/benefits-resources/new-to-usg

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Ability to use independent judgment in making admissions decisions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and communication skills, and polished public speaking.
• An appreciation and understanding for marketing and sales from an educational perspective.

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of university admissions requirements.
• Proven driving skills, a good sense of direction, and a solid familiarity with the states highway, roadway, and interstate system.

SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Minimal graphic design skills.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG). The Board of Regents prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individuals age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from the participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individuals protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individuals protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 50-74% of the time

Background Check

• Criminal Background Check
• Motor Vehicle Report
• Drug Test