Regional Admissions Counselor: Recruit & Engage Prospects

Dominican University; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition remission for employees and/or

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Dominican University in River Forest, IL seeks an Admission Counselor to join the Undergraduate Admission team. The counselor builds relationships with prospective students and families, high school counselors, and colleges, supporting enrollment goals through on- and off-campus recruitment activities.

The role requires evening and weekend availability, travel within the region, and collaboration with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with teams.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective students to meet enrollment objectives.
• Represent the university at high school visits and college fairs.
• Develop relationships with high school counselors.
• Review and render admission decisions on a rolling basis.
• Present financial aid estimates and awards to students/parents.
• Conduct campus visit appointments with prospective students/families.
• Present to groups of students, families, and counselors.
• Participate in on-campus, off-campus, and virtual events.
• Irregular hours, including nights/weekends, may be required.
• Frequent travel within a designated region is required.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Jenzabar EX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dominican University in River Forest, IL seeks an Admission Counselor to join the Undergraduate Admission team. The counselor builds relationships with prospective students and families, high school counselors, and colleges, supporting enrollment goals through on- and off-campus recruitment activities.

The role requires evening and weekend availability, travel within the region, and collaboration with campus partners.