Admission Counselor

Lewis University
Romeoville, IL, United States
Full-time
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Position Details

Position Title

Admission Counselor

Position Status

Full-Time

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Admission Counselor reports directly to the Associate Director of First-Year Admission and is responsible for an assigned recruitment territory.

This includes actively representing the University to prospective students and parents; reviewing applications for undergraduate admissions;

and building relationships with high school counselors. This position has specific focus on increasing the number of new freshmen recruited and retained by the University.

Responsibilities

Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission and Catholic and Lasallian Higher education.

  • Manage a specific territory of prospective students throughout the recruitment cycle, including regular correspondence and timely follow up with inquiries and applicants in order to facilitate enrollment of new freshman students
  • Evaluate freshman application files and recommend admission and scholarship decisions to the Associate Director of First-Year Admission
  • Meet with prospective students and their families during individual campus visits or other scheduled recruitment events on campus.
  • Develop a schedule to represent the university at assigned college fairs and high school visits.
  • Serve as the administrative support liaison between prospective students and the Office of Financial Aid Services
  • Assist in building and maintaining relationships with high school guidance counselors
  • Other job-related duties as assigned by the Associate Director of First-Year Admission

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates must hold a bachelor's degree. Looking for energetic and motivated candidates who excel at building relationships and work well in a collaborative environment.

Candidates must demonstrate strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Computer literacy skills must include MS Office tools.

Evening and weekend work may be necessary in order to accomplish enrollment goals. A valid Illinois driver's license and a safe driving record is also required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual candidates preferred. Master's degree preferred and previous admissions or enrollment management experience.

Essential Duties

Work hours

Full-time; evening and weekend work may be necessary in order to accomplish enrollment goals.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

S01437

Posting Date

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions Summary

30+ days ago
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