Most Important Skills for an Admissions Counselor at Arizona University
For a successful career as an admissions counselor at Arizona University, strong communication skills, including public speaking and active listening, are paramount. The ability to "be a listening ear" and understand students' and families' backgrounds, including "the economic background," is crucial for effectively navigating the complexities of higher education admissions and providing valuable resources.
Communication, Public Speaking, Active Listening, Empathy, Information Management
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Rita Boogusch
Admission counselor
Arizona University
Fresno state university
National university, administration and education, emphasis counseling
Biology & Related Sciences
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Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Transfer Student, Student Athlete, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Excellent communication skills are essential for transparently conveying information to students and families.
2. Public speaking skills are vital for effectively presenting information to groups.
3. Active listening skills are crucial for understanding student and family needs, particularly their economic backgrounds, to provide appropriate support and resources.
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What skills are most important for a job like yours?
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You need a few things. First are your communication skills. Being able to be transparent with the families and students you're working with is important. You want to make sure you're giving proper information.
Second is public speaking. You need to be able to get in front of students and crowds and deliver the information and its value.
Third is really being a listening ear. A lot of information will be thrown at you, but it's about understanding your students and their families. This includes understanding the economic background they're coming from.
The more comfortable you are with listening and communicating with families, the more successful you'll be in this job. There's so much to know about different universities, including our own programs, financial backgrounds, and how to navigate everything. It's a lot of information.
So, it's really good to be able to listen, take it all in, and then provide that resource for those families.
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