Admissions & Recruitment Specialist

Midwestern University US; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness facility on-site

Job summary

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ seeks an Admissions Counselor to serve as a front-line ambassador guiding prospective students through the admissions process and representing MWU at recruitment events. The role requires in-person attendance with some evening/weekend hours during peak cycles.

The candidate will advise on programs, lead campus tours, manage inquiries, and coordinate travel for events. Experience in higher education admissions or student services is preferred; a bachelor’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least one year of office experience with strong customer service skills.
• Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field preferred with experience in higher education admissions or student services.
• Ability to travel regionally or nationally and work evenings/weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective students on programs and requirements.
• Lead campus tours and info sessions (in-person and virtual).
• Respond promptly to inquiries and maintain accurate CRM notes.
• Attend recruitment events (~15% travel) and coordinate travel.
• Represent MWU at fairs and conferences with program liaison.
• Build relationships with feeder schools and track conversion results.
• Review applications and recommend decisions.
• Maintain CRM records and prepare pipeline reports.

Skills

Customer Service & Advising

Organization & Time Management

Data Literacy

DEI & Accessibility

Professionalism & Ethics

Driving & Travel

Public Speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

Admissions CRM (Slate)

Salesforce/TargetX

Teams/Zoom

Job description

Midwestern University in Glendale, AZ seeks an Admissions Counselor to serve as a front-line ambassador guiding prospective students through the admissions process and representing MWU at recruitment events. The role requires in-person attendance with some evening/weekend hours during peak cycles.

The candidate will advise on programs, lead campus tours, manage inquiries, and coordinate travel for events. Experience in higher education admissions or student services is preferred; a bachelor’s