Admission Counselor College of Performing Arts

Position Title Admission Counselor, Chicago College of Performing Arts

Category

Category Administrative

Position Number

Posting Number

Posting Number S0001408

Location

Location Hybrid - Chicago

Open Date

Open Date 10/15/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled? No

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

The Admission Counselor for the Chicago College of Performing Arts’ primary responsibility is to guide students and families through the application, audition, and enrollment process, which includes meeting with prospective students, families, and faculty to assess fit and eligibility, discuss academic and artistic offerings, and inform individuals of the Roosevelt/ CCPA student experience. The counselor will travel and attend in-person and/or virtual events to recruit prospective students and review applications for admission, as well as organize and execute admission audition scheduling.

The counselor will work closely with CCAA faculty and is responsible for the public face of the recruitment efforts for the Chicago College of Performing Arts ( CCPA ).

The counselor is one of three staff members responsible for recruitment to the Interdisciplinary, Music, or Theatre Conservatory programs currently offered, recruitment event travel, and will oversee the application process for 200 to 700 of our applicants. CCAA Enrollment Staff also serve as an initial point of contact for post-admission processes to supplement other offices like Financial Aid Services, Housing & Residence Life, Academic Advising, or other student support services.

The Admission Counselor is encouraged to work collaboratively and independently in developing strategies specific to the counselor’s assigned areas (of the college’s performing arts programs) and overall matriculation of admitted students.

The modality of this position is hybrid, with an average of 3 days onsite (Chicago campus) per week. Travel is required. Some evenings and weekends are required. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management in the Chicago College of Performing Arts

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

The salary range for this position is $49,500-$51,000

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The salary range for this position is $49,500-$51,000

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B.

She can be reached at  or TitleIX. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hr questions.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Required

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field – preferably music, theatre, performing arts, arts administration, or a related field from a Music or Theatre Conservatory or School.
• A minimum of 1-year experience working in college admissions/enrollment, student affairs, higher education, or performing arts administration.
• The ability to travel, drive, and recruit is essential.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Ability to manage relationships both externally and within Roosevelt University.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment.
• Ability…