Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director of Admissions
Roanoke College seeks a skilled admissions professional to fill an Admissions
Counselor/Assistant Director position. The successful candidate will join an experienced
and productive admissions operation that consistently meets or exceeds enrollment goals.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: extensive travel to high
schools, college fairs for approximately 10-12 weeks per year, assisting with on-campus
and off-campus programs, event planning, extensive telephone and email follow-up,
interviewing students and families, application review, presenting the College to the
public, and the ability and willingness to work weekends and evenings until the task is
accomplished.
The successful candidate must have a high level of energy and enthusiasm for his or her
work and the ability to take initiative. He/she should show commitment for working as a
team member and/or independently as situations require. The successful candidate should
possess a strong work ethic along with flexibility and creativity. Strong written and
verbal communication skills are required along with the use of technological skills in
recruitment. An understanding of the value of a liberal arts education is necessary.
Bachelor’s degree with proficient computer skills plus one to three years of admissions
related experience is preferred.
Letters of interest with resume and names of three references should be sent by email to
hr@roanoke.edu. Review of applications will begin in April. Roanoke College supports
diversity and affirmative action as an equal opportunity employer.
PNL 3/23/2015