Ferrum College is accepting applications for the full-time position of Admissions Counselor to become part of a successful recruitment team.  Regional travel and extensive follow-up with student applicants through multi-communication channel approach is required.  This position reports to the Associate Dean of Admissions and Dean of Admissions.  

Candidates should possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (required)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work with a team
• Excellent organizational skills
• Computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record and/or ability to obtain a driver’s license by start date.

For this position we offer an excellent compensation and benefits package which includes medical, dental, life, STD/LTD insurances, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter of interest and resume with names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to:  resumes@ferrum.edu or Human Resources Department, Ferrum College, P.O. Box 1000, Ferrum, VA 24088.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Background check required. 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Ferrum College has an opening for the Coordinator of Residence Life & Educational Programming position. The Coordinator is a live-in professional staff member who is responsible for a residential area that houses approximately 300-400 students. This Coordinator will be responsible for the coordination of campus-wide educational initiatives for the Office of Student Life & Engagement, including planning and executing educational and prevention programs on campus. The Coordinator will supervise around 10-15 undergraduate student staff members. Applicants should be mature, outgoing, enthusiastic, and professional, organized, and expect to be an active participant in campus life. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: community development, retention, RA recruitment & training, education, advising, supervision of student staff, conflict mediation and resolution, policy enforcement, coordinating campus wide program initiatives, managing Panther Pantry and Career Closet, serving as a hearing officer for student accountability cases, on call duties, and crisis intervention and response. 

Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree or prior graduate and/or professional student affairs experience (2-3 years). Qualified candidates should possess, at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree, previous student affairs experience, and a desire to work with college students. This is a 12-month position. 

Compensation includes a competitive salary plus benefits, an on-campus one-bedroom furnished apartment, and a meal plan. 

Visit www.ferrum.edu for more information about Ferrum College. 

For consideration: 

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) references to Human Resources, Ferrum College, P.O. Box 1000, Ferrum, VA 24088 or email to resumes@ferrum.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately. The search will continue until the positions are filled. Background check required. 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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