Admission Counselor

Job Summary

Responsible for recruitment / enrollment initiatives in an assigned territory. Specifically, informs, advises, and counsels prospective students, secondary schools, community colleges, and other organizations about Elmhurst University.

The admission counselor will generate and convert prospects through the enrollment funnel by providing counseling through the recruitment cycle.

Seeks opportunities for expanded recruitment contacts, participates in various recruiting events, and positively contributes to the attainment of new student enrollment goals.

Salary Grade Essential Functions

• Builds relationships with prospective first-year students and families for the purpose of informing them about University programs, admission and financial aid procedures.
• Presents to various groups about University, admission and financial aid opportunities.
• Plans and executes a schedule of visits and communication with contacts in an assigned territory.
• Recommends admission and scholarship decisions in an assigned territory.
• Creates and maintains effective, positive relationships with territorial contacts through general application of customer service and sales techniques.
• Participates in on-campus visitation programs sponsored by the Admission Office.
• Responds to inquiries and handles correspondence with prospective students in a timely and effective manner.
• Assists with general administrative duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Assumes responsibility for auxiliary program assignment such as student ambassador coordinator, alumni admission or faculty liaison.
• Travels to assigned territory while maintaining stewardship of resources.
• Is knowledgeable about general admission practices and industry trends.
• Utilizes CRM to run queries, track prospects’ progress through the enrollment process, and makes data-driven decisions within territory.
• Follows strategies outlined within yearly recruitment plan within assigned territory to aid in meeting territory goals.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Supports the mission, vision and values of Elmhurst University.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Well-developed skills in verbal / written communication
• Understanding of higher education in particular of private liberal arts Universities and their mission
• The ability to project a positive image of the institution in an organized, accurate manner
• Grasp of admission, financial aid procedures and academic opportunities available is necessary
• Must be responsive and adaptable to a fast-paced environment and fluctuating responsibilities
• Valid Driver’s License
• High School and other visits are performed in personal automobile, costs reimbursed
• Ability to carry and lift display and promotion material, approximately 50 pounds
• Evening and weekend hours as assigned
• Ability to travel locally, and in designated out-of-area territories
• Bi-lingual skills encouraged but not required

Preferred Qualifications Working Conditions / Physical Requirements Recruitment visits are performed using personal transportation, costs reimbursed.

Ability to carry and lift display and promotional materials, approximately 50 pounds. Work Hours Includes evenings and weekends, as assigned.

Posting Date 07 / 12 / 2024 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes