Admission Counselor
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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