Student Affairs Specialist - Admissions Counselor

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Job Title:
Student Affairs Specialist - Admissions Counselor
Agency:
Chattahoochee Technical College
Job Requisition ID:
JR0000007267
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Compensation Details:
$45,301.59 ANNUALLY
Job Description:
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION: Student Affairs Specialist - Admissions Counselor
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: For your application to be considered complete, please submit the online application along with a cover letter, resume, and transcript (if applicable). Prior to hiring, candidates will undergo a pre-employment criminal background check, motor vehicle records review, and employer/professional reference verification. After initial screening, additional documentation may be requested.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: This position is primarily responsible for responding to prospective student inquiries and guiding applicants through the admission process.
MAJOR DUTIES:
Communication, Counseling and Guidance
Answers community inquiries via email and phone.
Counsels prospective students and applicants through the application process.
Assists with new student onboarding and first-year experience initiatives.
Assists prospective students in selecting an optimal program of study.
Sends mass communications to applicants in accordance with the applicant communication plan.
Interprets college transcripts and makes acceptance decisions.
Organizes and coordinates the application process for select programs of study.
Tours/Recruiting
Conducts campus tours and information sessions for prospective students.
Makes recruitment visits to high schools, career fairs, etc. as needed.
Department Support
Serves on various department or College committees or work groups.
Performs related duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate Degree and three (3) years of work experience in a related field.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience in higher education, particularly in college Admissions, Records, or Enrollment Services.
SALARY/BENEFITS: $45,301.59 annually. Benefits include paid holidays, annual leave, and the State of Georgia Flexible Benefits Program. Please be aware that Chattahoochee Tech employees will be paid by direct deposit, unless exempted by the State Accounting Office based on “hardship” evidence provided by the employee.
TELEWORK: At the discretion of the supervisor, telework may be permitted after the employee has completed the required training period and demonstrated satisfactory performance.
RESPONSE DEADLINE: Open until filled. Screening will begin immediately.
ANTICIPATED EMPLOYMENT DATE: December 1, 2026
EMPLOYMENT POLICY: Chattahoochee Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Chattahoochee Technical College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent *and* one (1) year of work-related experience or Microsoft Office Application Professional Certificate*and* one (1) year of work-related experience
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Skills
Accounting, Onboarding, Documentation