Admissions Counselor

Clarke University; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke University seeks an Admission Counselor to represent the university in the enrollment process and engage with prospective students and families in a welcoming, inclusive environment.

Key duties include collaborating with staff to recruit first-year students, answering questions about admissions, scholarships, and financial aid, and using Clarke's CRM/SIS to manage data. Travel to fairs and campus visits is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience in higher education or college admissions preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to speak in front of groups comfortably.
• Travel is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to recruit incoming first-year students.
• Serve as a primary contact for admissions, scholarships, and financial aid questions.
• Use Clarke's CRM and SIS to manage contacts and data.
• Schedule and conduct campus visits with students and families.
• Represent Clarke at college fairs, virtual fairs, and college visits.

Skills

Student recruitment

Public speaking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM

SIS

Job description

At Clarke University, we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. By creating a community focused on care, we empower everyone at Clarke to do and be their best. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and an outstanding benefits package. So, if you're looking for a place you can make a positive impact, we hope you'll consider Clarke.

The university is currently seeking a qualified individual to assume the role of Admission Counselor. This position is instrumental in representing Clarke University in various contexts as part of the enrollment process.

Essential duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and work in collaboration of others to ensure Clarke University meets the needs of incoming first-year students.
• Act as a point of contact for student/parent questions and concerns relating to admission, scholarships, and the financial aid process.
• Use Clarke's CRM and SIS to manage contacts and data appropriately and utilize data when making decisions related to travel, etc.
• Conduct individual campus visit appointments with students and families.
• Attend college fairs, virtual fairs, and community college visits as the Clarke University representative.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree and a person who is committed to creating an inclusive community. Demonstrated experience in higher education or college admissions preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills are required along with the ability to speak in front of groups of people comfortably. Travel is required for this position.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates the unique contributions of each person and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.