Freshman Admissions Strategist

Aurora University; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora University in Illinois seeks a Freshman Admission Counselor to recruit a diverse full-time freshman class and guide applicants through the admissions process. You will build relationships with prospective students and families, deliver accurate program information, and collaborate with campus partners to meet enrollment goals.

Responsibilities include high school visits, college fairs, outreach via calls and emails, evaluating transcripts, and assisting with financial aid planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience in higher education admission is important.
• Knowledge of Aurora University programs preferred.
• Sales experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit and enroll a specified quantity of prospective students in an assigned territory.
• Assist with special programs and research projects; participate in development and implementation of enrollment strategies.
• Achieve assigned recruiting metrics, including visits for assigned territory.
• Timely follow up at all levels of the enrollment funnel to yield the next required step.
• Provide accurate information about Aurora University's degree program and admissions procedures.
• Evaluate high school transcripts, some ACT/SAT scores; provide recommendations on admission and scholarships.
• Maintain an assigned number of high school visits, college fairs, home visits, phoning nights, and outreach to prospective families.
• Communicate Aurora University's advantages to diverse populations.
• Guide prospective families through the financial aid process and help determine a financial plan.
• Manage student interns to assist in fulfilling admission counselor duties.
• Engage with CRM (Colleague/Slate) strategies; suggest process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Freshman Admission.

Skills

Prospective families

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Colleague/Slate

Public speaking

Confidential information

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Colleague/Slate

Job description

Aurora University in Illinois seeks a Freshman Admission Counselor to recruit a diverse full-time freshman class and guide applicants through the admissions process. You will build relationships with prospective students and families, deliver accurate program information, and collaborate with campus partners to meet enrollment goals.

Responsibilities include high school visits, college fairs, outreach via calls and emails, evaluating transcripts, and assisting with financial aid planning.