Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for promoting the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities in an assigned territory through presentations in schools and community organizations, as well as participation in festivals and conferences throughout the state. The Admissions Counselor assists the Assistant Director of Admissions with the management of assigned data and contacts in the application system. The Admissions Counselor will serve as the first line of communication between prospective students/families and the school. Schedule and attend schools in an assigned territory, along with community organizations, summer camps presentations. Process application materials, assist families with the application process, communicate with prospective students and families throughout the application season. Maintain student data through the school's application system. Attend conferences and festivals as assigned. Support Admissions communications and events as required. Other duties as assigned.

PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO:

LaTomya Doctor

SC Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities

15 University Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601

Phone - (864) 282-3781 | Email: employment@scgsah.org

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A bachelor's degree preferably in admissions programs, education, school marketing, public relations, or a related field.


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace (G Suite).
• Must possess a valid driver's license. Must be able to work variable hours and shifts, including some weekends.
• This position requires frequent travel, including overnight travel. Must be available to travel around the state.
• Travel accounts for approximately 75% of the fall semester, while 25% of the time includes cold calling schools and community organizations, as well as processing application materials.
• Knowledge of the basic principles and theories of admissions practices and educational administration.
• Knowledge of laws, policies and procedures affecting enrollment and retention. Knowledge of the arts as a field
  of study.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, faculty, staff and
  the general public.
• Ability to identify, develop and implement strategies, programs, and activities that will benefit
  the campus community and increase enrollment.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and work experience in a boarding school, high school. or collegiate environment.
• Previous experience in admissions or student recruitment is preferred.

Additional Comments

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
The SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities is an equal employment opportunity agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.

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