Guidance counselor Jobs in Macon, GA

Job Description

Job Description

Wesleyan College seeks a full-time mission-driven Regional Admission Counselor to expand awareness and interest in Wesleyan and convert that interest into enrolled students. Reporting to the Manager of Undergraduate Recruitment, this position will play a key role in developing and implementing strategy to enhance the recruitment efforts of Wesleyan College, including coordinating the recruitment of a specific geographic territory using a data-informed approach and developing relationships with students, supporters, and influencers from initial inquiry through enrollment. This Georgia-based role manages this defined territory (final territory set by the College) and blends in-person travel with virtual recruitment, relationship building, and application counseling. The counselor partners closely with campus admission operations and uses the College’s CRM to plan outreach and measure results.

What you’ll do

• Develop a broad and deep understanding of Wesleyan College’s mission, key features and advantages to present information about Wesleyan in an accurate, effective, and compelling way.
• Build and manage an assigned recruitment territory to drive inquiries, applications, deposits, and enrollments.
• Cultivate relationships with students, families, counselors, and community partners through school visits, fairs, events, and virtual outreach.
• Guide students through the admission process - inquiry to enrollment - including application reading and scholarship / aid next steps.
• Use CRM data to plan travel, track the funnel, and execute timely, personalized follow-up.
• Represent Wesleyan professionally at on- / off-campus and virtual programs; evening / weekend work and travel are expected.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Work Mode, Travel & Physical Requirements

This is an outreach role with significant in-state travel during peak seasons where overnight trips will be required. Regular lifting of recruitment materials / displays and standing for extended periods at events should be expected. Driving is an essential function. This may be considered as a hybrid role for the right candidate.

Application Instructions

Please submit a résumé, cover letter describing your relevant experience and connection to Wesleyan’s mission, and three professional references.

Wesleyan College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The College supports equal employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, gender, national origin, status as a war veteran, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Wesleyan College is a certified drug-free workplace employer. All applicants being considered for employment are required to submit to substance screening as a condition of employment.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States; individuals will be required to provide proof of identity and eligibility for employment in the United States upon acceptance of an employment offer. In addition, employment is contingent upon successfully passing a criminal background check.

Why Wesleyan?

Located in Macon, Georgia, Wesleyan College is a close-knit liberal arts community that prepares women to thrive in leadership, service, and the global workforce. With a growing commitment to athletics and student development, Wesleyan offers a supportive and empowering environment for those who are ready to lead with vision and purpose.