Admissions Counselor

Briar Cliff University; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa, seeks an organized Admissions Counselor for a twelve-month role focused on recruiting targeted students, promoting the university, and supporting campus events.

You will manage a recruiting territory, coordinate inquiries, and guide students through the enrollment process while collaborating with faculty and staff on enrollment initiatives and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 1–2 years admissions or related experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage with prospective students and families.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; solid organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Recruit targeted students to Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, IA.
• Manage a recruiting territory and travel as needed, including evenings and weekends.
• Coordinate inquiries and follow up for each student, guiding them through the enrollment process.
• Represent the admissions office at campus and off-campus events in a professional manner.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff on enrollment initiatives and special recruiting projects.
• Prepare weekly and monthly progress reports and participate in Enrollment Management meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivated

Catholic Franciscan culture,

Education

Bachelor's degree

1–2 years related experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for an organized, eager, and engaging Admissions Counselor. This is a twelve-month position with primary objective for recruiting targeted students to Briar Cliff University in Sioux City, Iowa. The counselor will assist in developing and implementing appropriate strategies to meet individual and organized recruiting goals. This includes working with prospective students and their families about their college choice, promoting the University, and assisting in all related campus events.

Job Duties

• Manage a recruiting territory
• Some recruiting travel along with evening and weekend work may be required
  • High schools
  • Fairs
  • Community College
  • Special Events
• Coordinate inquiries and initiate the appropriate follow up for each student
• Work with student from beginning to end of their enrollment process
  • Assist in answering any questions that the student may have
  • Conduct campus and virtual visits
  • Connect with faculty and staff that may be able to assist
  • Initiates follow up and communication with student via call, text, and email
• Assist with special recruiting projects
• Work closely with support staff
• Participate in Enrollment Management meetings
• Complete weekly and monthly progress reports
• Represent the admissions office in a professional manner at and off campus events
• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university
• One or two years related experience or training

Qualifications

• Efficient in Word and Excel
• Basic typing and calculator skills
• Ability to adhere to communicate effectively on a variety of platforms
• Time management and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with a positive attitude
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work and live within a Catholic Franciscan culture of acceptance and service to all