Job Description

Job Description

Assist in planning and directing admissions activities including primary responsibility for the strategic planning and direction of a specialized admission area such as customer services, telecounseling, and campus programs. Develops and implements recruitment plans and strategies; and, serves as a liaison with key college offices having admissions-related interests.


Key Responsibilities:

•Assists in planning and directing admissions activities.

•Utilizes demographic information, historic enrollment trends, market forecasting and prospect data in order to develop and implement recruitment plans and strategies.

•Serves as a resource for college administrators and representatives, students, parents, external organizations/agencies/individuals and other educational institutions.


•Interviews and counsels prospective students and their parents in order to ascertain their qualifications and provide admission guideline information.

•Reviews applications for admissions in order to determine eligibility for acceptance to the College.

•Corresponds with prospective students to answer questions and maintain communication.

•Travels to visit secondary schools in order to inform school officials, counselors and students about the college.

•Perform other duties as assigned.


Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

•Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four year college degree program.


•1-5 years of related work experience in professional admissions work at a college or university.


•Professional experience in a specialized admission area.

•Experience working with the public, making formal presentations, or equivalent combination of education and experience

•Valid Driver's license.


About Roanoke College

Roanoke College is a place where every student who works hard has the opportunity to succeed. We champion potential, providing essential learning and leadership through innovative academic programs and transformative educational experiences, giving students the mettle, mindset, and empathy to pursue lives of purpose, build meaningful careers, and meet society's most pressing needs. Located in scenic Salem, Virginia, Roanoke College is an intimate, welcoming community that has served the local region and beyond for nearly 200 years. Now, we're building on momentum and offering a Roanoke experience for today's students and a legacy that belongs to every Maroon.

Roanoke College is a nationally ranked residential liberal arts college affiliated with the Lutheran Church (ELCA), located in the beautiful Roanoke Valley of Virginia. A Phi Beta Kappa institution, Roanoke College is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks diversity among its faculty, staff, and students; women and members of under-represented groups are especially encouraged to apply.

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