Admissions Counselor: Student Outreach & Counseling

Concordia University Chicago; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Concordia University Chicago seeks an Admissions/Enrollment Counselor to engage with high school students and families, providing program information and guiding admission decisions. You will coordinate campus visits, communicate promptly, and support financial aid inquiries to prospective and admitted students.

Based in River Forest, IL, this role requires strong interpersonal skills, event coordination, and LCMS community awareness. Evening and weekend availability may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degrees in business, communications, psychology or sociology preferred.
• Ability to engage LCMS stakeholders and influencers during campus outreach.
• Experience delivering information to diverse audiences and coordinating events.

Responsibilities

• Disseminate information about the university to students and parents during visits and events.
• Counsel high school students, parents, counselors, and influencers about programs and services.
• Conduct pre-admission interviews and guide course selection as needed.
• Maintain regular contact with prospective students and admits at least every 30 days.
• Review admission files and communicate decisions to applicants promptly.
• Respond to inquiries within one business day from various contacts.
• Provide updated financial aid information during enrollment cycles.
• Organize campus visits and involve current students and faculty.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

LCMS familiarity

Stakeholder engagement

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Business, Communications, Psychology, Sociology or related fields preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Concordia University Chicago seeks an Admissions/Enrollment Counselor to engage with high school students and families, providing program information and guiding admission decisions. You will coordinate campus visits, communicate promptly, and support financial aid inquiries to prospective and admitted students.

Based in River Forest, IL, this role requires strong interpersonal skills, event coordination, and LCMS community awareness. Evening and weekend availability may be needed.