Transfer Admissions Counselor

Depaul International; Chicago (IL); Híbrido; USD 43 000 - 45 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Top benefits including medical, dental

Tuition waivers for employees and deps

Retirement plan matching

Generous paid time off

Resumo da oferta

DePaul University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to execute targeted recruitment activities and manage an assigned territory. You will counsel prospective students and families, evaluate transcripts and transferable credit, and host information sessions and events on and off campus.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, strong communication, and travel between DePaul campuses and local community colleges. Residency in the Chicagoland area is required, with some evening and weekend work.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in higher education or admissions preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Residency in the Chicagoland area required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and travel as needed.
• Strong planning, organizational and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Counsel prospective students and families about admission criteria and other factors.
• Host information sessions, open houses, and recruitment events on and off campus.
• Maintain territory data and document communications in the CRM Slate.

Conhecimentos

Counseling skills

Interpersonal communication

Presentation skills

Planning & organization

Problem solving

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree

Ferramentas

Slate CRM

Microsoft Office

Student database management system

Descrição da oferta de emprego

The Admissions Counselor, under the direction of the Associate Director of Transfer Admission, is responsible for executing targeted recruitment activities and strategies designed to attract and enroll an undergraduate population of the projected enrollment plan to the university. The Admissions Counselor will manage an assigned territory and/or student group, counsels prospective students and families about admission criteria and other critical factors in the educational decision process, assists in evaluating transcripts and transferable credit, and hosts admission recruitment events both on and off campus.

What You'll Do:

1. The Admissions Counselor manages an assigned territory as follows: Conduct student counseling appointments on and off campus; host information sessions, open houses, and admission events on and off campus; ensure timely follow-through on communication by initiating and answering phone calls, texts, and emails to or from prospective students and their families, community college faculty/staff, campus partners, alumni, and other constituents.

2. The Admissions Counselor manages territory and enrollment data and maintains appropriate documentation regarding student contact with inquiry/prospect/applicant pool for assigned territory and/or student group through the customer relations management system (CRM), Slate. This includes student appointments, communications, call campaigns, recruitment travel documentation, query/report analysis, etc.

3. The Admissions Counselor maintains a working knowledge of university information, organizations, opportunities, and policies. Additionally, cultivates working relationships with university colleges, departments, counselors, and advisors as well as establishes community contacts in order to enhance customer service and satisfaction.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree, required.
• Experience working in higher education or admission/recruitment setting, preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must demonstrates strong planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of student database management system.
• Experience using a CRM (preferably Slate).
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong counseling and group presentation skills.
• Ability to participate in a fast-paced, creative, change oriented and success driven environment.
• Residency in the Chicagoland area is required.
• Regularly be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to periodically lift 25 pound (boxes of recruitment materials).
• Position requires travel, a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and use of a cell phone.
• Travel between DePaul campuses is required and to community colleges in and around the Chicagoland area.
• Position requires some evening and weekend work, as needed.

The anticipated hiring range for this position is: $42,678 to $45,000.

The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget.

• Working for a stable and well-known University.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 8%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!

Vincentian Mission:

Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.