Athletics Admission Counselor

Roosevelt University; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Roosevelt University is seeking an Athletic Admission Counselor to recruit first-year and transfer student-athletes and guide them through the application and enrollment process.

You will work closely with the athletic division, attend coaches meetings, and collaborate with Financial Aid and Academic Advising to support student-athletes’ success. The hybrid role requires on-campus presence at our Chicago campus three days per week.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• At least 1 year of experience in admission, higher ed or NCAA/Athletics.
• Knowledge of NCAA admission process and athletics recruitment at the university level.
• Ability to manage external and internal relationships with stakeholders.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and professionalism in advising prospective students.

Responsibilities

• Manage student-athlete recruitment from inquiry to matriculation.
• Coordinate on-campus recruitment events and official visits with coaches.
• Guide student-athletes through the enrollment process with families and school partners.
• Use CRM and other tools to manage applications and outreach.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Do you love discussing goals and possibilities with prospective student-athletes? Do you enjoy problem solving and working in a collaborative team setting? Are you interested in building a professional network across a university, and at schools across Chicago-land? If so, Roosevelt University is seeking an Athletic Admission Counselor who will help us to identify and recruit the next class of Roosevelt Lakers. Roosevelt University has a social justice foundation, and our admissions team strives towards equity and creating access for students of all backgrounds. This position reports to the Director of First-Year Admission. This is a full-time, hybrid position based at our Chicago campus with the expectation that the Counselor will be on campus 3 days per week depending on the time of year. The Athletic Admission Counselor’s primary responsibility is to guide first-year and transfer student athletes and families through the application and enrollment process, which includes meeting with prospective student athletes, families and school partners to assess academic eligibility, discuss academic offerings and inform individuals of the Roosevelt student experience. The Athletic Admission Counselor will work closely with the athletic division and attend all coaches/athletics meetings along with regular admission and enrollment management meetings. The individual will work directly with coaches on official prospective student athlete visits and events and facilitate follow ups with recruits to apply for admission.

The Athletic Admission Counselor will also serve as an initial point of contact for post-admission processes to support other offices such as Financial Aid Services, Academic Advising, or other student support services offices. Roosevelt University is a private, nonsectarian community of educators, scholars, artists, and learners committed to academic, creative, and service excellence, located in the heart of downtown Chicago on the magnificent Michigan Avenue. Roosevelt is Chicago’s only NCAA Division II program and competes as members of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference ( GLIAC ).

In addition to its 18 NCAA programs, the athletic department supports competitive Esports (Esports Collegiate Conference), men’s hockey (American Club Hockey Association Division I and II), men’s and women’s bowling (United States Bowling Congress), cheerleading (National Cheer Association) and dance (National Dance Alliance) teams participating at the club level. Physical Requirements: ability to walk, stand for periods of time, carry materials and supplies for events and college fairs, some moderate pushing and pulling may be required from time to time.

The salary range for this position is $54,000-$56,000

Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/ The salary range for this position is $54,000-$56,000

The Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or [e-mail]. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email [e-mail]

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• A minimum of 1-year experience working in admission, higher ed or NCAA /Athletics experience.
• Knowledge of NCAA admission process/protocols and athletics recruitment at the university level.
• Ability to manage relationships both externally and within Roosevelt University.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion when working with prospective students, family and school partners.
• Self-starter and ability to prioritize independently.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• A positive and professional demeanor.
• Experience with database systems like a CRM (Slate) or SIS to input and access individualized and general information related to recruitment and enrollment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and/or means to travel for recruitment

Years of Experience Required

Years of Experience Required 1

Required Education

Required Education Bachelor's Degree

Certification/Licensure Required

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• A bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• A minimum of 1 year experience working in admission, higher ed or NCAA /Athletics experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Operated

Office equipment (desktop computer, office copier/ multifunction device and phone). Use of vehicle for travel to events and college fairs.

Working Conditions

Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. There is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Ability to walk around and stand for periods of time, and carry materials and supplies for events and college fairs. Some moderate pushing and pulling may be required from time to time.

Priority Application Instructions

Departmental Contact Information

Essential Job Functions

Duty and Responsibility

Athlete Recruitment Management

• Manages a student athlete recruitment from inquiry to matriculation.
• Participates and/or assists with on-campus recruitment events and visit opportunities including weekend and evening hours.
• Helps coordinate official visits with coaches and facilitates follow ups with recruits to apply
• Understands and promotes academic programs that contribute to the value and mission of Roosevelt University.
• Understands the needs of student athletes and guides them through questions and concerns.
• Conducts outreach by email, phone or virtually with students, parents and school partners.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25

Duty and Responsibility

Relationship Building

Athlete Recruitment Management

• Counsels prospective recruits on the admission and athletic recruitment process and opportunities at the University.
• Provides one-on-one and group admissions counseling to student athletic recruits – admission counseling occurs primarily by in-person or virtual appointments, phone calls and email.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25

Duty and Responsibility

Application Management

• Manages the applicant pool for varsity student athletes.
• Uses CRM (Slate), outreach and other tools to facilitate application completion.
• Thoroughly reviews student credentials in making admission decisions using guidelines provided by the University. Student-athletes are admitted following the same criteria as non-student athletes.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25

Duty and Responsibility

Student Guidance:

Guides student athletes through the enrollment process, from inquiry or application through matriculation.

• Provides guidance and pre-advising to prospective student athletes to determine admissibility, appropriate program, location, and resources.
• Informs student athletes of the various offerings and opportunities available while considering students’ abilities and needs to be successful.
• Assists student athletes with accessing and understanding general post-admission information and processes like financial aid, residence life, academic advising and student support services.

Percentage Of Time

Percentage Of Time 25

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Do you have an earned Bachelor degree?
• yes
• no
• * Do you have at least 1 year experience working in admissions or NCAA/Athletics within a higher education setting ?
• (Open Ended Question)
• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
• Yes
• No
• Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?
• Yes
• No
• This is a hybrid position. Do you have the ability to work on the Chicago campus 3 days per week and attend any other in-person events as required?
• Yes
• No