Admissions Counselor

Illinois Wesleyan University; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Generous vacation time

Access to tuition programs

Job summary

Illinois Wesleyan University is looking for an Admissions Counselor to manage a designated territory for student recruitment. This full-time on-campus position supports prospective students through the admissions process, evaluates applications, and contributes to decisions. The role involves collaboration with various campus departments, facilitating campus visits, and participating in outreach events.

In this role, a Bachelor's degree is required, with a preference for fluency in Spanish. Competitive benefits include health insurance and generous time off. The estimated salary for this position is $43k-$46k, contingent on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Preference for fluency in Spanish.
• Knowledge of college search process and financial aid best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned geographic territory to recruit prospective students.
• Evaluate applicant files and contribute to admission decisions.
• Provide a welcoming experience for prospective students during campus visits.
• Support office-wide initiatives through collaboration on projects.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Knowledge of college search process

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Admissions Counselor manages a designated territory to recruit prospective students, builds relationships with students and school partners, and supports applicants through every step of the admission and financial aid process. This role evaluates application materials and participates in admission decisions, while also providing a welcoming and informative campus visit experience. The position collaborates across campus, assists with strategic enrollment initiatives, and represents Illinois Wesleyan University at various outreach events. This is a full-time, 12 month, on-campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off, and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and Territory Management: manage an assigned geographic territory to recruit prospective students and support them through the admissions and financial aid process; represent IWU at high school visits, college fairs and on-campus events; build relationships with prospective students, parents and high school counselors; track and analyze territory data to monitor application and enrollment trends; conduct individual meetings and group information sessions both on and off campus
• Application Review and Admissions Decisions: evaluate applicant files and contribute to admission decisions in alignment with institutional goals; review academic credentials, extracurricular involvement and personal statements; apply admission criteria consistently to ensure fair decision-making; participate in committee decisions and consensus-building; document recommendations and rationales in the application system
• Campus Visit and Event Support: provide a welcoming and informative experience for prospective students and families during visit programs; lead student information sessions, meet with prospective students and families, and provide additional support as needed during visits; assist with coordination and execution of on-campus events; engage families in conversation to answer questions and highlight distinct advantages of IWU
• Collaboration and Special Projects: support office‑wide initiatives through cross‑collaboration and leadership on projects that advance institutional objectives; attend admission staff and enrollment division meetings; contribute to data analysis and reporting on recruitment outcomes; assist with strategic enrollment projects as assigned by supervisor or senior leadership; represent the Office of Admissions on committees or working groups

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Preference for fluency in Spanish
• Knowledge of college search process and financial aid best practices
• Travel approximately 25% of the time; responsible for a travel territory, with overnight, weeknight, and weekend travel/extensive travel during the recruitment season
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable personal transportation required
• Physical requirements: stand and walk; twist; lift, carry, push, and pull objects that weigh up to 25 pounds

$43k-$46k, and based on experience

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer. Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at www.iwu.edu/human-resources/SexualMisconductPolicy.html. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints.