Admissions Counselor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous health benefits

Retirement plans

Tuition programs for employees and dependents

Considerable time off

Job summary

Illinois Wesleyan University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to manage recruitment in a designated territory and support prospective students through the admissions process. This role includes evaluating applications, participating in admission decisions, and enhancing the campus visit experience.

The ideal candidate will have fluency in Spanish and knowledge of financial aid practices. The position offers generous benefits including health and retirement plans, and flexible time off.

Qualifications

• Experience in admissions or recruitment is preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and trends in student recruitment.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with students and families.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated territory to recruit prospective students.
• Evaluate application materials and contribute to admission decisions.
• Provide a welcoming experience for campus visits.

Skills

Fluency in Spanish

Knowledge of college search process

Communication skills

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.

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 withinstitutional 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

• 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

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

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

Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

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.