Admissions Counselor

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Vincennes (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

16 paid holidays

Tax-deferred retirement contributions

Vacation, and sick leave

Job summary

Vincennes University is seeking a professional staff member to support recruitment efforts. The role involves working autonomously within our Slate CRM, coordinating with admissions teams, and representing the university at high school visits, college fairs, and other outreach events.

Evening hours, weekend work, and overnight travel are required. Bilingual English/Spanish candidates will receive consideration for a salary premium.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree required.
• College admissions, higher education, or recruitment experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish with strong communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to guests.
• Recruit within Slate CRM.
• Represent VU at high school visits, college fairs, career centers, and outreach events.
• Evaluate student applicants for acceptance into VU.
• Coordinate recruitment with assigned college/school and campus offices.
• Participate in on-campus events throughout the year (some Saturdays).
• Assist with group visits and camps visiting campus.
• Assist with other responsibilities, special programs, and projects as assigned by the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate/Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Banner

Job description

Description

The successful candidate’s primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: providing exceptional customer service to guests, work autonomously on recruitment efforts within our Slate CRM, and cooperatively within our team on multiple visit and event opportunities. This is a professional staff, twelve-month position with benefits that requires seasonal evening hours, overnight travel, and weekends. Preference will be given to individuals with a college admissions background and who are bilingual in English and Spanish.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively in both a counseling and public relations capacity with prospective students and the community
• Represent and promote VU positively and professionally at high school visits, college fairs, career centers, and other outreach events
• Strong interpersonal skills including strong verbal and written communication skills
• Evaluate student applicants for acceptance into VU
• Serve as liaison with assigned University college/school(s) and/or campus offices and departments to coordinate recruitment efforts
• Participate in on-campus events throughout the year (some Saturdays required)
• Assist in group visits and camps visiting campus
• Assist with other responsibilities, special programs, and projects on and off campus as assigned by the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software and electronic office equipment
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and responsibilities at once
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Administrative experience; experience with Slate CRM and Banner; fluency in Spanish and English – eligible for a salary premium

Education, Experience, Licensure

• Associate/Bachelor’s Degree
• College admissions, higher education, or recruitment experience
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Knowledge of computers, internet, word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and presentation software
• Physical Demands: Normal physical demands for successful work in a normal office environment

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including health insurance
• 16 paid holidays
• Tax-deferred retirement contributions
• Vacation, and sick leave
• More information can be found by visiting the Benefits page of the VU website: http://vinu.edu/human-resources

Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer. Vincennes University is an accredited, equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Vincennes University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.