Newport News, Virginia Hiring Range $19.70 - $25.63/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs. Overview The College Admissions Counselor acts as a primary representative of the institution, managing a specific program to identify, attract, and enroll a high-quality and diverse student body. This role involves extensive outreach, evaluating complex application credentials, and providing high-level guidance to prospective students and their families throughout the enrollment lifecycle. Demonstrates Compliance & Integrity by adhering strictly to all institutional policies, ABHES accreditation standards, and state/federal regulations, ensuring the highest level of integrity in every student interaction. What you will do Drive Enrollment Success: Achieve individual and college-wide enrollment objectives by engaging with prospective healthcare students and guiding them through the specialized admissions process for nursing and allied health programs. Relationship Building: Establish and maintain meaningful connections with applicants, providing the high-touch communication and support necessary to navigate the enrollment process specific to RCHS. Data Management: Collaborate with the admissions team to ensure accurate and timely input throughout the enrollment cycle, specifically tracking prospective student communications, academic needs (such as ATI-TEAS scores and prerequisite completion), and critical onboarding tasks. SIS Proficiency: Utilize the college's Student Information System (SIS) to manage admissions activities, maintain data accuracy, and streamline the transition from prospective students to enrolled health sciences candidates. Professional Development: Participate actively in training initiatives to stay current on 2026 healthcare education trends and Riverside Health system updates, enhancing your skills to better serve our future providers.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED, (Required) Associates Degree, Business, Healthcare Administration, Higher Education, or related field (Required) Bachelors Degree, Business, Healthcare Administration, Higher Education, or related field (Preferred)
Experience
1 year Higher Education, Admissions; Administrative/Office Assistant, Sales experience (Required)
Skills and Abilities
Service Excellence: A commitment to providing outstanding service that prioritizes the needs of our future healthcare students, ensuring they feel supported from inquiry to the first day of classes. Goal-Oriented: A results-driven approach with efficient use of time and resources to achieve enrollment objectives for the College’s nursing and allied health programs. Problem Solver: A solutions-oriented mindset focused on helping students overcome hurdles—such as navigating financial aid or meeting prerequisites—to ensure their success and the success of the institution. Teamwork & Initiative: A proactive commitment to collaborating with faculty and colleagues to ensure student success. You take the initiative to support the Admissions team and lead outreach efforts that maintain Riverside’s status as a top-tier healthcare educator. Flexibility: Requires availability for occasional evening and weekend hours to support ATI testing sessions and departmental recruitment initiatives. Licenses and Certifications Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (VACRAO or AACRAO) (Preferred) To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers. If loving your work is important to you, consider a career at Riverside. By joining our team, you can make a difference in people's lives. Our mission is to care for others as we would care for those we love. We extend that sense of caring to every patient, resident and customer, as well as to each member of our team. We offer care at all stages of life, in hundreds of locations, giving you room to grow your career, along with great benefits and perks. At Riverside Health, your trust and safety are our top priorities. Unfortunately, job scams are on the rise across the country, and we want to help you feel confident in knowing what is — and is not — part of our hiring process. Learn more about how to recognize a legitimate Riverside job opportunity and what to do if you suspect a scam by visiting this site.