Admission Counselor

Bradley University; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

FSA

HSA

Retirement plan

Tuition remission

Job summary

Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, is seeking an Admission Counselor to join the Enrollment Management team on campus. You will recruit undergraduate first-year and transfer students, travel regionally (up to six weeks), and advise applicants on admission criteria and financial aid.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and strong communication, with willingness to evenings and weekends, and travel. Prior admission experience is a plus in supporting enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings/weekends.
• Experience in college admissions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the University to prospective students and the public with professionalism.
• Manage travel schedule to engage prospective students and families; build school counselor relationships.
• Identify, recruit, and increase admitted/enrolled students in designated regions.
• Up to six weeks of in-person and virtual recruitment travel per year.
• Advise prospective students and families on admission criteria and financial aid.
• Participate in recruitment projects and events on/off campus.
• Review applications and make admission and scholarship recommendations.
• Analyze admissions results and trends; develop strategies to surpass goals.
• Use CRM Slate to maintain records and communications with students and counselors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project management

Independent work

Entrepreneurial spirit

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.)

Job description

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Admission Counselor

Admissions Full Time-Salary Enrollment Management, Peoria, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2096

Salary Range: $43,000.00 To $45,500.00 Annually

Position Title: Admission Counselor

Reports To: Director Of Admission

Appointment: Full-time, 40 hours per week (12-month position), On Campus

Status: Exempt

The Division of Enrollment Management invites applications for an energetic and highly motivated admission professional to join our recruitment team. This Admission Counselor position is based on campus in Peoria, Illinois, and will have a primary role in recruiting undergraduate first-year and transfer students to Bradley University.

Position responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Represent the University to prospective students and the general public with the highest degree of professionalism through an array of outreach programs and recruitment activities.
• Manage an individual travel schedule to engage and inform prospective students and their families, as well as develop positive educational partnerships and working relationships with high school counselors.
• Identify, recruit, and contribute to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled students in designated high schools and regions.
• Up to six weeks of in-person (and virtual) recruitment travel a year.
• Advise prospective students and family members about admission criteria, the financial assistance process and other critical factors in the college decision process.
• Participate in a variety of projects and events related to student recruitment both on and off campus.
• Review and assess applications and make university admission and scholarship recommendations.
• Analyze current and historical admissions results and trends within the geographic territory and develop and implement strategies to surpass enrollment goals.
• Utilize CRM Slate to maintain updated records and communication with students, parents and school counselors.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university

Candidates must possess the following skills and abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects; flexible and comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with excellent follow through.
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Entrepreneurial spirit, positive attitude, and energy to implement new strategies and meet ambitious goals.
• Strong organization skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends.
• Preference will be given to candidates with college admission experience.

Due to the nature of this position, evening and weekend work can be expected throughout the year, especially during the fall and spring. Candidates should also be prepared to travel overnight based upon the geographic territory assigned and must possess a valid US driver’s license. While the majority of the work is done sitting or standing, the ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds is also necessary. Candidates may need to access Non-ADA compliant buildings. Candidates must demonstrate strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills; the ability to work independently and within a team environment; possess strong analytical and independent decision making ability; as well as the ability to work with a diverse population. Working knowledge of MS Office applications is required.

Employment with Bradley University is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Bradley University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, HSA, and retirement plan options. Bradley also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees and dependents through the Tuition Remission program. Information regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.bradley.edu/offices/business/human-resources/benefits/

Bradley University is a top-ranked, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering nearly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students’ opportunities, choices, and resources to build their futures. Innovation, action, and collaboration drive Bradley students to generate ideas and create solutions that remake the world around them. Our comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs includes business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.

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