Enrollment Growth & Outreach Counselor

Eureka College; Eureka (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waivers

Job summary

Eureka College in Eureka, IL is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit students and guide families through the admissions process, representing the College on and off campus.

You will manage outreach, travel for recruitment, coordinate information sessions with high schools, and collaborate with financial aid to explain aid, scholarships, and admissions options. A Bachelor's degree is required, and prior admissions or education experience is preferred; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Prior work in an educational institution or sales-based organization (internships and work-study acceptable).
• Desirable: Previous experience as an Admissions Counselor in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Implement an effective recruiting and enrollment plan for the assigned territory.
• Communicate with prospective and admitted students through verbal and written communication (social media, phone calls, emails, texts, postcards, letters, etc.).
• Develop, coordinate and provide educational sessions on the admissions process and Eureka College for high schools and/or other secondary education audiences.
• Plan and implement travel schedule to reach the target audiences in the assigned territory.
• Develop, and maintain relationships with high school counselors to identify prospective audiences and students.
• Interpret prospective students’ education materials and counsel on potential path in secondary education as appropriate, ie; grade-point averages in relationship to college acceptance.
• Create presentations with the office of financial aid to explain financial aid processes and awards along with college scholarships & aid to students/parents. Maintain knowledge of current financial aid policies and procedures for Federal, State and Institutional aid including an understanding of the FAFSA.
• Evaluate credentials of students’ applications for admission and use professional judgment to determine eligibility. Review questionable applications with Assistant/Associate Dean of Admissions.
• Enter all data in appropriate student information system and/or CRM.
• Travel required. Some evenings and weekends are required.

Skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Enrollment goals

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Eureka College in Eureka, IL is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit students and guide families through the admissions process, representing the College on and off campus.

You will manage outreach, travel for recruitment, coordinate information sessions with high schools, and collaborate with financial aid to explain aid, scholarships, and admissions options. A Bachelor's degree is required, and prior admissions or education experience is preferred; a valid driver's license is required.