Conservatory Admissions Counselor

Shenandoah University’s Office of Admissions is accepting applications for a Conservatory Admissions Counselor This is a full-time benefited position located on our main campus in Winchester, Virginia.

TheConservatoryAdmissionsCounselormanagesallactivitiesnecessarytorecruitstudents,withinadesignatedterritory,toShenandoahUniversityinordertomeetindividualandteamenrollmentgoals. Counselorsmusthaveoracquiresubstantialknowledgeabouttheirterritory,exercisediscretionandindependentjudgmentindevelopingrecruitmentstrategiesfortheirdesignatedterritoriesandprovideahighqualityofservicetoprospectivestudentsandfamiliesthroughouttherecruitment,applicationand acceptance/enrollmentprocesses.

The admissions counselor will often be the prospective student’s first contact with the university andmustrecognizetheimportanceofbuildingarelationshipbasedontheprofessional,correct,andtimelyexchangeofinformation.Theadmissionscounselorisalsoaliaisonbetweenprospectivefamiliesandthefaculty and staff of other university departments. In this role, the admissions counselor will beresponsibleforgeneralrecruitmentofallacademicprograms,butthecounselorwillprimarilyworkwithFirst-YearandTransferstudentsapplyingtoShenandoahConservatory’sMusic,Theatre,andDanceperformingartsprograms.Theabilityandwillingnesstoworkamongateam,independently,anduntilthe task is completed successfully, is essential.

Primary responsibilities:

1. Working collaboratively as a member of the First-Year Recruitment team, admissionscounselorswillbeexpectedtoutilizepastandcurrentdatatoanalyzetheimpact,progress,andeffectivenessofpriorrecruitmentstrategiesandeventswithintheirdesignatedterritories,andthen exercise their discretion and independent judgment to create, implement and executeindividualrecruitmentstrategiesfortheupcomingseasonwithintheirdesignatedterritories.
2. Counselorswillproposeandmakeadjustmentstoprioryears’recruitmentstrategiesandeventsschedules,includingdiscontinuing,modifyingorrelocatingpreviouslyheldevents.Counselorsalsowillbeexpectedtodevelopspecialoutreachcampaignsandnewevents,thatwillpiquetheinterestofprospectivestudentsintheterritory(and/ortheirparents).Counselorswillberesponsibleforplanning,implementing,andexecutingtheircampaignsandevents,andselectingwhichhighschoolstovisitandwhichcollegefairstoattend.
3. Responsible for developing innovative approaches to increase awareness and develop interest among groups within the designated territory. These groups include, but are not limited to, prospective students and families, school counselors and administrators, school and community organizations,privateinstructors,andindependenteducationcounselors. 
4. Reviewingapplications,andthenexercisingdiscretionandindependentjudgment,includingtheirknowledge of factors contributing to student success, to determine best fit candidates foradmission within their designated territory. Counselors are also responsible for notifying applicantsoftheiradmissiondecisions.

Additionalresponsibilitiesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

1. Enthusiastically and professionally representing the university at off-campus recruitment events.
2. Working in coordination with the Admissions Welcome Center Coordinator, assisting in theplanningandexecutingofcampusvisitsforprospectivestudents,families,andschool/communitygroups.This requires collaborationwith other university departments,most commonlyacademicfaculty,studentlifeorganizations,andathletics.
3. Givingadmissionspresentationstolargeandsmallgroupsduringdailycampusvisitsandcoordinatedgroupvisits,aswellasprovidingmaincampustoursandspecialtoursofotherbuildings,asneeded.Fullyparticipatinginon-campusrecruitmenteventsthatoccurthroughouttheyear,including,butnotlimitedto,OpenHouses,StudentShadowDays,Interviews, andAuditions.
4. IndependentlymanagingaseriesofSaturdayVisitsthroughoutthefallandspring,whichwillbedistributedequitablyamongthemembersoftheFreshmenRecruitmentteam.
5. Maintainingstudentrecordsandcommunicatewithprospectivefamilies.
6. Coordinating,monitoring,andreportingonprogressof,recruitingprogramstospecialpopulations,suchasPresidentialScholarsprogramandShenandoahConservatory’sperformingartsauditions.
7. Otherresponsibilitiesanddutiesasassignedbysupervisor(s).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’sdegreeisrequired
• AnunderstandingofPerformingArts(Music,Theatre,orDance)andthestudentswhohaveaninterestinthem
• FamiliaritywithApplecomputersandsoftware,aswellasMicrosoftsoftware,includingWordandExcel
• Experience with various admissions technologies, including Slate, preferred
• Attentiontodetails,abilitytoprioritizeandcompletetasks,andmeetdeadlines
• Outstanding interpersonal skills are essential
• Excellentcommunicationskills;both oral andwritten
• Abilitytoadaptto,andutilize,numeroustechnologyapplicationsappropriately
• Abasicunderstandingofhowtousedatatoaccomplishagoal
• Ability and willingness to work evenings, weekends and to travel overnight with a scheduleaveraging12-18weeksperyear.Adheringtouniversitypoliciesandproceduresregardingtravelisrequired.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. into and out of a vehicle.
• Validdriver’slicensewithgooddrivingrecordandabilitytopassadrivingbackgroundcheck.

How to Apply: 

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be reviewed immediately and will continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

**Note: A pre-employment background check will be required, and a satisfactory driving record may be required as a condition of hire. 

**Authorized to work in the United States is a pre-condition of employment. At this time, Shenandoah University is not in a position to sponsor international visas.

Shenandoah University values individuals and communities' unique and diverse perspectives locally and globally. It seeks to foster mutual understanding in an inviting community where individuals are welcome and respected. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic or national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran’s status, or on any other basis protected under applicable law.