Postion Summary The Enrollment Officer's primary responsibilities include identifying, recruiting, admitting, and enrolling academically qualified students who can benefit from a Tougaloo College education.
This individual will assist in the coordination of admission activities for alumni, high schools, community colleges, and other constituents.
Recruitment counseling, outreach, and application review are all significant functions of this position.
The Enrollment Officer is expected to demonstrate understanding and sensitivity to the needs of all students and to support the mission, vision, and core values of Tougaloo College.
Extensive travel and weekend work are required.
Duties * Identify and engage prospective students in a designated market and counsel applicants through face-to-face appointments, phone calls, and emails concerning the admission process.
* Represent Tougaloo College to high school and community college counselors and teachers, parents, and prospective students involved in the college selection process at a wide range of venues, including college and career fairs, alumni, and other events.
* Network and build relationships to generate personally developed referrals.
* Develop and present effective and engaging presentations to inform prospective parents and students about the College's academic programs, financial aid, scholarships, and housing.
* Review, interpret, and evaluate academic credentials submitted by applicants and conduct appropriate follow-up for the purposes of making admission decisions.
* Collaborate with others to ensure a complete grasp, knowledge, and understanding of the department's goals and objectives.
* Create relationships with community colleges to facilitate the creation of new guaranteed admission agreements or renewal of articulation agreements.
* Learn and adhere to the operating practices of the department of Tougaloo College.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent, with three to five years of related experience in the above-described responsibilities.
A driver's license in good standing, as well as the ability to travel seasonally and work at evening events and some weekends.
Date of Position Opening 2025-08-11 Application Deadline Until position filled Salary Commensurate with experience Job listing Job Posting- Enrollment Officer 2025.08.11.pdf Email App/Resume/Cover Letter to: In order to apply for a position, click the Employment Application link and complete the form.
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