How to Become a College Admissions Officer
If you're looking for a new and exciting career, consider working as a college admissions officer. You'll have a variety of settings to choose to work in, including high schools, universities and industry partner organizations. Follow the steps below to become a college admissions officer.
- Difficulty:
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Instructions
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Gain a Bachelor's degree, which is a requirement for a job as a college admissions officer. Many institutions offer a degree in liberal arts, but other degrees can also lead to a job.
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Take a job with a college admissions office, which you may be able to do as you're pursuing your degree. To become a college admissions officer, you generally need to have experience within this setting. This is also a good opportunity for you to determine if this is the right career for you.
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Join the National Association of College Admission Counseling (NACAC), which is an organization consisting of professionals and those studying to be counseling professionals. Visit their website for information on joining the NACAC (see Resources below).
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Take the NACAC's training for admission counselor professionals. It's a comprehensive training program, including online courses and offline resources. Course topics include student and family visits, open houses and special events, introduction to financial aid, interviewing techniques and strategic enrollment basics. NACAC members receive discounts on course tuition.
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Prepare to present yourself in an interview setting. Consider your strengths and college admissions experience, and practice presenting these skills. Prepare to talk about overseeing projects and management experiences.
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Think about your experience that benefited past employers and that may be related to your work as a college admissions officer. For example, you can focus on your ability to handle deadlines, work independently or recruit and train new team members.
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Search for jobs on the NACAC website. They list openings in high schools, colleges and universities and private organizations.
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