Admissions Counselor

Nebraska Wesleyan University; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Seven weeks paid time off

Tuition discount for dependents after

100% tuition discount for dependents

Job summary

Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to join our Enrollment Management team in Lincoln. This full-time, exempt role involves evening and weekend work, building relationships with prospective students and guiding them through the admissions process.

You will manage recruitment territory goals, engage students personally, and communicate NWU's value across campus visits and various channels. Join a collaborative team dedicated to student success and inclusive outreach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in recruitment, sales, or customer service-oriented roles.
• Ability to build and nurture relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong goal setting and achievement capabilities related to admissions.

Responsibilities

• Territory Management: Strategically manage an assigned recruitment territory to meet and exceed enrollment targets for first year students.
• Prospective Student Engagement: See each prospective student for who they are, assessing their skills and interests to guide them through the enrollment process with personalized, human-centered support.
• Effective Communication: Share why an NWU education matters, connecting prospective students to the community, opportunities, and support that make us who we are, during campus visits and through various communication channels.
• Project Management: Balance high-level strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail in managing projects and university initiatives.
• Customer Service Excellence: Monitor student satisfaction and anticipate future needs while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Collaborative Goal Achievement: Work both independently and collaboratively within a team to set and achieve ambitious enrollment goals.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Description

At Nebraska Wesleyan University, we're looking for a dynamic and results-driven Admissions Counselor to join our Enrollment Management team. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, making informed decisions and building genuine relationships as you help prospective students see what a Nebraska Wesleyan education can do for them. This role reports to the Associate Director of Admissions.

This position is a full-time, exempt position, which requires some evening and weekend work. NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, paid time off and sick leave, and 100% tuition discount for tax dependents' undergraduate degree after one year of service.

We build every connection side by side, layer by layer - and we're looking for someone who's ready to build that same foundation for the students who will become the next generation of Prairie Wolves.

Department: Enrollment Management

Key Responsibilities

• Territory Management: Strategically manage an assigned recruitment territory to meet and exceed enrollment targets for first year students.


• Prospective Student Engagement: See each prospective student for who they are, assessing their skills and interests to guide them through the enrollment process with personalized, human-centered support.


• Effective Communication: Share why an NWU education matters, connecting prospective students to the community, opportunities, and support that make us who we are, during campus visits and through various communication channels, including phone and written correspondence.


• Project Management: Balance high-level strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail in managing projects and university initiatives.


• Customer Service Excellence: Monitor student satisfaction and anticipate future needs while delivering exceptional customer service.


• Collaborative Goal Achievement: Work both independently and collaboratively within a team to set and achieve ambitious enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.


• Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or customer service-oriented roles.


• The ability to build and nurture relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community leaders.


• Strong goal setting and achievement capabilities related to admissions and enrollment.


• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion when evaluating admission candidates.


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, complemented by strong oral and written communication abilities.


• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing circumstances.


• Commitment to maintain confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly.


• Strong sense of humor and humility.

Salary and Benefits

NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability benefits, Retirement, seven weeks of paid time off per year as an exempt employee through vacation and holidays, and 100% undergraduate tuition discount for dependents after one year of service.

DOE/Q

Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.