First-Year Admissions Advocate

Elmhurst University; Elmhurst (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmhurst University is seeking an Admission Counselor to inform and counsel prospective students, families, and educational partners about programs and admissions. You will guide prospects through the enrollment funnel, plan recruitment visits, and use CRM data to drive decisions within your assigned territory.

This exempt, full-time role includes evening/weekend hours and travel within district/state boundaries to meet enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of private liberal arts universities and their mission.
• Ability to project a positive image of the institution.
• Knowledge of admission and financial aid procedures.
• Able to travel districtwide, statewide, and out-of-area territories.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Evening and weekend hours as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with prospective first-year and transfer students and families for the purpose of informing them about University programs, admission and financial aid procedures.
• Presents to various groups about University, admission and financial aid opportunities.
• Plans and executes a schedule of visits and communication with contacts in an assigned territory.
• Recommends admission and scholarship decisions in an assigned territory.
• Creates and maintains effective, positive relationships with territorial contacts through general application of customer service and sales techniques.
• Participates in on-campus visitation programs sponsored by the Admission Office.
• Responds to inquiries and handles correspondence with prospective students in a timely and effective manner.
• Assists with general administrative, and at times clerical, duties as assigned by enrollment supervisors.
• Assumes responsibility for auxiliary program assignment such as student ambassador coordinator, alumni admission or faculty liaison.
• Travels to assigned territory while maintaining stewardship of resources.
• Seeks and maintains knowledge about general admission practices and industry trends.
• Utilizes CRM to run queries, tracks prospects' progress through the enrollment process, and makes data driven decisions within territory.
• Follows strategies outlined within yearly recruitment plan within assigned territory to aid in meeting territory goals.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public speaking

Customer service

Travel readiness

Positive image

Fast-paced adaptation

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Elmhurst University is seeking an Admission Counselor to inform and counsel prospective students, families, and educational partners about programs and admissions. You will guide prospects through the enrollment funnel, plan recruitment visits, and use CRM data to drive decisions within your assigned territory.

This exempt, full-time role includes evening/weekend hours and travel within district/state boundaries to meet enrollment goals.