Counselor - Admissions

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, Dallas, and Douglasville. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor’s degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees.

This position is responsible for the recruitment of students for Georgia Highlands College.

• Implements recruitment strategies for prospective students
• Coordinates activities with high school counselors and community partners
• Provides prospective students, high school counselors, and community partners with information concerning the admissions process, admissions decisions, orientation, registration, and financial aid processing
• Coordinates and provides campus/instructional site tours to prospective students
• Conducts workshops and coordinates special events and activities designed to boost enrollment Tracks prospective students through the enrollment pipeline
• Utilizes technology to track prospective and applied students through the application and enrollment process
• Provides outreach and communication to prospective and applied students through the application and enrollment process
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Commensurate with experience and education

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• Knowledge of federal, state and institutional policies and procedures related to admissions and student enrollment
• Knowledge of admissions requirements
• Knowledge of GHC programs of study
• Knowledge of college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions
• Skill in oral and written communication

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects
• The work is typically performed in an office and in the field.