Counselor - Admissions (Virtual Recruiter)

Job Title: Counselor - Admissions (Virtual Recruiter)Location: GHC - Cartersville Instr. SiteRegular/Temporary: RegularFull/Part Time: Full-TimeJob ID: 298521About UsGeorgia 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, and Dallas. 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.Job SummaryThis position is responsible for the virtual recruitment of students for Georgia Highlands College. This role requires a highly creative, digitally savvy individual who can connect with prospective students in authentic and compelling ways online.ResponsibilitiesUnderstands, supports, and carries out the college's mission, vision, and values and complies with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodiesImplements recruitment strategies for prospective students virtually, including social media and website buildCoordinates activities with all campuses and community partnersProvides prospective students, high school counselors, and community partners with information concerning the admissions process, admissions decisions, orientation, registration, and financial aid processing on all social platformsCoordinates and provides virtual campus/instructional site tours to prospective studentsConducts workshops and coordinates special events and activities designed to boost enrollmentTracks prospective students through the enrollment pipelineUtilizes technology to track prospective and applied students through the application and enrollment processProvides outreach and communication to prospective and applied students through the application and enrollment processPerforms other duties as assignedDevelop engaging, visually appealing, and shareable content for social media to attract prospective studentsBuild and maintain a personal ¿voice¿ for the college on social platforms while promoting programs and eventsLeverage trends and creative storytelling to increase reach and connection with prospective studentsRequired QualificationsKnowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of a baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational fieldExperience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the division/department in order to direct and coordinate work within the division/department, usually interpreted to require 3 to 5 years of related experiencePossession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operatedPreferred QualificationsSix months or more of experience with admissions, social media, or marketingProposed Salary$19.23 per hourRequired Documents to AttachResumeCover LetterTranscriptsKnowledge, Skills, & AbilitiesStrong understanding of social media trends, engagement strategies, and audience buildingAbility to create compelling digital content, including graphics, short-form videos, and interactive postsKnowledge of federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures related to admissions and student enrollmentKnowledge of admissions requirementsKnowledge of GHC programs of studyKnowledge of college policies and proceduresKnowledge of computers and job-related software programsSkill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutionsSkill in oral and written communicationUnderstands the trends of social media and electronic recruitmentApply Before DateApplications will be reviewed as received.Contact InformationFor more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.eduFor technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.eduUSG Core ValuesThe University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Conditions of EmploymentOffers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.Equal Employment OpportunityGeorgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.