Admissions Counselor I - Nursing

Columbia Southern University

Job Description

Job Title: Nursing Admissions Counselor

Department: Admissions

Reports to: Admissions Supervisor

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00AM CST to 5:00PM CST

Location: Orange Beach, AL/Hybrid

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Admissions Supervisor, the Nursing Admissions Counselor I performs a full range of customer-service-oriented telephone and email support activities.

Essential Job Tasks Additional Duties May Be Assigned.

• Advises prospective students on the admission process and nursing program opportunities at the University by helping them to assess their skills, education, and career goals in order to choose the best nursing program within compliance standards set forth by the department and university.
• Answers nursing program inquiries regarding applications, enrollments, payment methods, academic programs, course descriptions, and university policies and procedures.
• Reviews new student applications and enrollments and records for accuracy, submission of required documents, and relevant information.
• Participates in recruitment activities for all nursing programs.
• Responsible for, but not limited to, logging in and out of the phone rotation, making scheduled callbacks, responding to internal and external communication via email/chat or phone in a timely manner.
• Follows all internal processes and procedures and accurately enters information in an internal database, including (but not limited to): contact information, academic information, detailed notes from interactions with current and prospective students, and documentation received from current and prospective students.
• Develops and maintains positive customer service relations by conducting customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for service, and evaluating customer satisfaction through a high volume of inbound and outbound calls, emails, and other communication methods.
• Facilitates collaborative relationships with various university offices, including the Office of Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Student Support Center, the Office of the Registrar, Student Accounts and the Nursing Academic Program Director.
  
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Computer - Knowledge of basic computer processes including word processing, email, and web browsing. Proficiency using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Clerical - Knowledge of office administrative procedures including managing files and records, typing, and other office procedures.
• Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing future students with personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for service, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  
  
  

Skills

• Problem Solving - Identifies, researches, and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability - Follows instructions and responds to management directions; Takes responsibility for own actions; Arrives to work as scheduled; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Adaptability - Adjusts behavior and maintains composure when confronted with changing circumstances.
• Time Management - Manages one’s own time to accomplish assigned tasks.
  
  
  

Abilities

• Written Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required. Nursing degree and/or RN license (or knowledge of each) preferred.
• Two years of demonstrated and related work experience in nursing admissions and outreach activities required.
  
  
  

Equipment Used

• Office equipment including computers, telephones, printers, faxes, and copiers.
• Software used to include Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Blackboard, and internal database software.
• Secure and reliable internet is required for this position.
  
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The position is remote and should have an established office with secure and reliable internet. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities

There are no supervisory responsibilities for this position.