Freshman Admission Counselor

A Freshman Admission Counselor supports the University's mission by recruiting a diverse population of full-time freshmen and guiding them through the admission process. This role is essential to building strong incoming classes aligned with AU's commitment to access, academic excellence, and student success.

As a university ambassador and relationship builder, the counselor connects students and families to the transformative power of higher education. Motivated by a passion for helping others realize their potential, they play a key role in shaping both the incoming class and the individual journeys within it.

• Identifies, recruits and enrolls a specified quantity of prospective students in an assigned territory.
• Assist with special programs and research projects; participates in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies to achieve institutional enrollment goals.
• Achieve assigned recruiting metrics, including visits for assigned territory.
• Timely follow up at all levels of the enrollment funnel to yield the correct call to action for the next required step.
• Provide accurate information about Aurora University's degree program and admissions procedures.
• Evaluate high school transcripts, some test scores (ACT/SAT), provide recommendations on student admission and scholarships.
• Maintain an assigned number of high school visits, college fairs, home visits, phoning nights, and impactful communication with prospect families to build strong personal relationships.
• Communicate Aurora University's advantages to various populations in varying situations.
• Provide supervisor(s) with territory, monthly, weekly benchmark report, and communication report.
• Support open houses, on-campus and off-campus territory recruitment events.
• Guide prospective families through the financial aid process; assist families to determine a comprehensive financial plan for attendance at Aurora University.
• Manage student interns to assist in fulfilling admission counselor duties.
• Engage with current CRM, Colleague and other technology recruitment strategies; actively recommend ideas and process improvements.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Vice President for Freshman Admission or AU administration.

Bachelor's Degree required.

• 0-2 years of prior admissions, recruitment or sales experience.
• Experience in higher education admission is important. Knowledge of Aurora
• University academic programs preferred. Experience in sales is a plus.

• A valid driver's license and driving record which meets institutional requirements is required.
• Ability to travel in and out of state regularly to effectively achieve territory objectives, providing own vehicle as needed.
• Evenings and Saturday hours required as job duties require flexibility.