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Bethel College Admissions Counselor
Job Description
Position Reports to: Vice President of Admissions
Fundamental Objectives of this Position: To contact, counsel, and encourage prospective students to
make an informed decision about enrolling at Bethel College and to continue increase base of prospective
students through recruitment travel and various forms of direct communication.
Duties and Responsibilities: Plan, organize and implement recruitment trips in assigned territory.
Generate names of prospective students through high school visits, church and college fair visits. Initiate
personal contact with prospective students through telephone calls, social media, letter/postcard follow-
up, and home visits. Encourage students to apply for admission, complete their file for acceptance, and
assist them with basic financial aid matters. Facilitate communication and build support from alumni,
pastors, teachers, counselors, and the general public toward the admissions effort. Be knowledgeable
about Bethel College academic programs, admission requirements and student life programs. Participate
in Bethel College prospective student visit weekends with hosting, campus tours, and special activities.
Work with student counselor assistant in achieving territory goals. Evaluate recruitment strategies and
recommend ideas for improvement. Develop professional knowledge and skills to increase personal
effectiveness. There will be travel required for this position.
All the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed
indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job
proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties,
responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as
requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-
inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor or department head). Any major change will
result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.
Supervisory Responsibility: Supervise student counselor assistants, student ambassadors, and overnight
hosts.
Job Requirement: Bachelor’s degree required.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Must have & maintain a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands: Ability to facilitate complete campus visit including walking long distances and
navigating several flights of stairs; to handle physical demands of extensive travel including flying and
driving long distances; and to lift and carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
Application Process: Please send a Bethel College Employment Application, cover letter and resume
with contact information for three references to Rosa M. Barrera, Assistant to the President, Bethel
College, 300 East 27
th
Street, North Newton, KS 67117 or by email to [email protected].