Summary: This Admissions position participates in all phases of the student recruitment process for Queens’ traditional undergraduate population.  This is a temporary, non-exempt position reporting to the Director of Admissions through 11/25/14.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Effectively communicate Queens’ mission to prospective students, high school counselors, and alumni

• Extensive travel representing Queens in assigned geographic regions at high schools and college fairs

• Plan and implement on-campus and off-campus admissions programs

• Counsel transfer students, entering freshmen and international students through the admissions process

• Serve as COD (Counselor of the Day) as assigned

• Conduct on-campus interviews with prospective students and their parents

• Follow up in a timely manner on inquiry files through phone calls and other appropriate correspondence

• Identify students through the recruitment process that will meet Queens’ admission criteria

• Work closely with the Office of Student Financial Services to provide students with accurate information and counseling concerning all aspects of the financial aid process

 Non-Essential Duties

• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required

• Prior Admissions Counselor experience desired, particularly in a similar setting (e.g., small, comprehensive/liberal arts private university or college)

• Excellent verbal, presentation and written communication skills, proven ability to connect with prospective students, parents and school administrators to convey the Queens story and educational opportunities

• Ability and willingness to travel extensively throughout assigned geographical region; availability to work evenings and weekends as needed to accomplish recruiting objectives

• Demonstrated organizational and planning skills, including proven expertise in follow-up and follow-through to completion within established time frames

• A high level of personal integrity and professionalism

• Familiarity with online and PC-based technology, including the internet and Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel

• Ability to problem solve and research issues as needed

• Ability to quickly learn and assimilate new systems and information

• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks and demands

• Ability to quickly learn and apply new knowledge and skills

• Proven ability to identify, define, analyze, and resolve problems

• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information; familiarity with FERPA desired

• Knowledge of undergraduate financial aid desired

• Must possess a valid United States driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles from state of residence, and no serious driving infractions in the past 2 years

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Physical Requirements (with or without reasonable accommodation)

• Visual Abilities:  Read reports, create presentations and use a computer system – 75-100% of the time

• Hearing:   Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, vendors, and students – 75-100% of the time.

• Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling: Write, type and use the telephone, copier, and computer systems – 75-100% of the time.

• Mobility:  Open files and operate office machines; move between departments and attend meetings across campus – 75-100% of the time.

• Talking:  Frequently convey detailed or important instructions and ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly – 75-100% of the time.

• Lifting, Pulling, Pushing: Exert up to 50 pounds for force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects – 75-100% of the time.

Work Conditions

• Work in office environment, involving contact with faculty, staff, students, parents, service providers and vendors.
• Work has deadlines, multiple interruptions, high volume and may be stressful at times.

Queens University of Charlotte is a private, co-educational, Presbyterian-affiliated comprehensive university located in the heart of Myers Park in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is consistently ranked in the top tier of Southern Regional Masters Universities. The university has more than 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students in programs offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the McColl School of Business, the James L. Knight School of Communication, the Wayland H. Cato Jr. School of Education, the Andrew Blair College of Health and the Presbyterian School of Nursing, and Hayworth School of Graduate and Continuing Studies. Additional information about Queens University of Charlotte may be found at www.queens.edu/Queens-Overview.

Queens offers part-time benefits including domestic partner benefits, defined contribution retirement plan & supplemental retirement plan, paid holidays, tuition remission, reduced cost meals at Morrison Dining Hall, and employee assistance program (EAP).

If this sounds like the right job for you, and your background, skills and knowledge match reqirements of the position, then use the button below to submit your application.  Be prepared to upload a cover letter, resume or CV, and contact information on three professional references. We look forward to reviewing your application.