Position Summary: Responsible for implementing programs and activities designed to enrol new students at AUIS. Participates in full range of recruitment and admissions efforts, including travel, group presentations, individual meetings, application review and related duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Recruitment: implementation of student recruitment strategies for assigned geographic area; working with established budgets for travel, special events and promotions including tracking for cost effectiveness; participation in events on campus.
- Data Entry and report preparation:
- Counseling: working with prospects and guiding them through their choices; keeping them informed with key information related to admissions
- Application Processing: tracking of missing documents and informing students
- Customer Service: answering Admissions phone, social media messages, working with walk guests, leading campus tours
- Other Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned.
Basic Expectations:
- A significant amount of time travelling is central to the position. It is expected that counselors are on the road for 9-10 weeks per year.
- Weekend work expected for campus events, visit days, fairs, tests, etc.
Minimal Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s Degree required
Experience: Previous experience in admissions/marketing preferred
Skills:
- Extremely strong communication skills (oral and written) in English and Kurdish/Arabic
- Ability to work independently
- Strong self-motivation and initiative
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills
- Attention to detail, data management
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and database applications
Other:
- Willingness to work cooperatively and constructively with a wide variety of people
- Ability to spend time on the road for extensive recruitment travel
Applications will be accepted until this position is filled. The successful candidate is expected to begin work as soon as possible.
Applicants should submit the following requirements via email, with “Admissions Counselor” in the subject line, to recruitment [at] auis.edu.krd:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
Please refrain from making telephone inquiries. We appreciate the interest of all applicants and will only contact those who are being considered for a follow-up interview. AUIS is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, recognizing the significance of cultural diversity in education.