Enrollment Counselor Resume Example

Enrollment counselor guides students though the admission procedures of colleges, universities and other educational institutions. They are familiar with the admission criteria for various academic programs. They work for private institutions and fill the programs through counseling and guiding for enrollment. Providing information on the available grants to students is also handled by them. Some counselors even offer placement services to students by visiting colleges, universities and businesses.

To get this position with an establishment, prepare a resume to show your knowledge of admission criteria adapted by different educational institutes. The employer needs to understand that you can guide applicants seeking admission in colleges, universities and other educational institutions. In addition, there is also a requirement to add about knowledge of different grants and scholarship available for local and foreign students along with the formalities associated in applying and availing them. To place yourself as an eligible candidate for the job, study this sample resume.

Annie Smith
10 Madison Street
New York, NY 01256
(888) 888-8957
asmith@freemail.com

Job Objective:
To obtain a position as an enrollment counselor with an established institution that can utilize my excellent management and counseling skills to see students are admitted in selected educational establishments.

Summary of Skills:

• Self-starter and customer-focused
• Excellent experience in building and maintaining customer relationship
• Knowledge of the admission criteria with several establishments
• Remarkable presentation and counseling skills
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and the Internet
• Expert in marketing and researching educational programs

Professional Experience:

Enrollment Counselor
National Institute for Teaching Excellence, New York, NY
2012 - present

• Provide advice and guidance to applicants in selecting best educational programs
• Guide about the enrollment process followed by various educational establishments
• Maintain and update latest fact sheets of current admission standards for different educational programs
• Help students transit into regular college or university programs
• Liaise with high school teachers
• Provide information on financial aid programs to applicants
• Educate students about the available grants for top achievers, and specific ethnic and religious groups
• Promote educational courses at local schools and businesses

Enrollment Counselor
Future Counseling Center, New York, NY
2009 - 2012

• Identified skills, interests and career goals of prospective students and suggested appropriate programs
• Advised undergraduate and graduate students regarding admissions and degree completion requirements
• Provided excellent customer service
• Worked with prospective students to assist them in completing the necessary paperwork
• Ensured seats are filled through promotional activities
• Established and maintained good relationships with enrolled students and parents throughout the degree course
• Assisted students to select and secure housing at their respective campus

Educational Background:

• Master of Arts in Psychology
  University of New York, NY
  2008
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
  University of New York, NY
  2006

References:
On request.