Admission Counselor (Campus Based)-Two Vacancies

UIS Observer; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Springfield (UIS) is seeking an Admission Counselor (Campus Based) to recruit and support prospective students. The role involves presenting at events, guiding applicants through the admission process, and serving as a primary contact for schools and families.

Two vacancies exist. The position requires travel, strong communication, and the ability to engage diverse audiences while advancing UIS enrollment goals through strategic outreach and personalized student support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to present to large and small groups.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency with general office software (word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Willingness to travel overnight and adapt to a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Attend school visits, college fairs, conferences, open houses and other events.
• Develop targeted outreach plans aligned with enrollment strategy and deliver presentations.
• Identify, recruit and enroll prospective students within an assigned territory.
• Read and evaluate applications with a holistic view to meet enrollment targets.

Skills

Presentation skills

Oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

General office software

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Admission Counselor (Campus Based)-Two Vacancies

Admission Counselor (Campus Based)-Two Vacancies

Posting Category:E

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu .

Minimum Starting Salary: $44,000.00 annually

Summary:
The admissions counselor position is responsible for recruiting and supporting new students at University of Illinois Springfield. This position represents the University at on- and off-campus events, including college fairs, school visits, daily campus visits, and large admissions programs. Counselors serve as key points of contact for school counselors, students, and families, providing guidance throughout the college search, admission, and enrollment process. The position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and advisors. Responsibilities include delivering presentations to groups of varying sizes, conducting one-on-one meetings, and assisting with inquiries to ensure a positive experience for prospective students. This role plays a central part in shaping the first impressions of University of Illinois Springfield while supporting its enrollment goals through strategic outreach and personalized student support.
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Outreach: 1. Attend school visits, college fairs, conferences, open houses, and other specialty events presenting to attendees. 2. Craft and execute targeted outreach plans in line with the enrollment strategy.3. Conduct webinars to increase knowledge of UIS as needed.4. Provide presentations to prospective students and families and provide tours as needed for prospective students and families.
• Recruitment: 1. Identifies, recruits and enrolls prospective undergraduate and graduate students within an assigned territory. 2. Develops and maintains relationships with prospective students and their support systems from the inquiry stage throughout the admissions funnel utilizing various communication tactics and platforms, including phone calls, video conferencing, and written correspondence. 3. Craft and execute targeted recruitment plans in line with the enrollment strategy.
• Application Review: Read and evaluate admissions applications, using a holistic view of each applicant to make decisions that align with our campus's enrollment targets.
• Partnership Outreach - Develops and maintains relationships with high school counselors, community college advisors, and college career counselors, providing timely updates and support for them and their students.
• Other: 1. Assist with admissions operational functions. 2. Engage in developing and executing communication campaigns, search committees, and various on-campus initiatives. 3. Actively participate and contribute to relevant professional organizations.4. Join various admissions-related projects and tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree
2. Valid driver’s license
3. Ability to present to both large and small groups
4. Ability to work independently and cooperatively with external and internal partners
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills
6. Excellent organizational and time management skills
7.Proficiency in general office software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc
8. Ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule including some early mornings, late evenings, and weekends when required.

Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience presenting to audiences
2. Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM
3. Bilingual Spanish/English.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in general office software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc
Ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends when required.
Required abilities include speaking and hearing for in-person and virtual communication, using close and distance vision when reading documents or viewing screens, and performing tasks with repetitive fine motor skills.

Physical Demands:

• Standing : Occasionally
• Walking : Occasionally
• Sitting : Frequently
• Lifting : Occasionally
• Carrying : Occasionally
• Pushing : Occasionally
• Pulling : Occasionally
• Climbing : Rarely
• Stooping : Occasionally
• Kneeling : Rarely
• Crouching : Occasionally
• Reaching : Occasionally
• Handling : Occasionally
• Grasping : Rarely
• Feeling : Rarely
• Talking : Constantly
• Hearing : Constantly
• Repetitive Motions : Rarely
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination : Rarely
• Taste/Smell : Rarely
• Performing Manual Tasks : Rarely

Working Conditions:

• Extreme cold : Occasionally
• Extreme heat : Occasionally
• Humid : Occasionally
• Wet : Occasionally
• Noise : Constantly
• Temperature Change : Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions : Rarely
• Vibration : Rarely

Travel Requirements:
40% Recruitment Travel

Employment Policies and other information:

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities. The University of Illinois System does not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on their real or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations. Visit University of Illinois Non-Discrimination Statement

The University of Illinois System conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment .

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at [e-mail] or call 217-206-6652.

Please Note: All postings close at 5:00pm CST on the posting close date.

University of Illinois at Springfield Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
The University of Illinois Springfield Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available. This report includes statistics from the previous three years concerning reported crime that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University of Illinois Springfield campus and statistics for fires in on-campus student housing. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and other safety information along with fire safety policies and procedures. To access the report online:http://www.uis.edu/about/overview/safety/

To obtain a hard copy: University Police Department, University of Illinois Springfield, One University Plaza, MS PDB1, Springfield, IL 62703-5407

University of Illinois at Springfield . One University Plaza . MS HRB30 . Springfield, Illinois 62703 . 217-206-6652. www.uis.edu/humanresources