Admission Counselor​/Assistant Director of Admission Campus

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Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission – Chicago Campus DEPARTMENT:
Office of Undergraduate Admission

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Director of Regional Campus & International Enrollment PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY

The Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission will serve as a member of the undergraduate enrollment team and support Dominican University’s strategic enrollment goals, specifically leading recruitment and community relationship-focused activities for the Dominican University’s Chicago Campus (Pilsen Neighborhood). Their primary focus is to build strong relationships with prospective students and their families, high schools, and college counselors from an assigned recruitment territory in specific Chicago neighborhoods and to collaborate with other members of the Dominican University to achieve the goals of the university.

Additionally, the individual will play a vital role in building relationships in the neighborhoods the Chicago Campus serves. As a member of the Undergraduate Admission staff, the Admission Counselor/Assistant Director will participate in new student recruitment activities on and off campus for the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

The Office of Undergraduate Admission serves an important role at Dominican University. Often, the first introduction of Dominican University to students, families, and high school counselors, the Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission shall create and maintain an inclusive environment where all feel welcome.

As a diverse Catholic Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), we center access, belonging, and equity-minded perspectives. We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate effective engagement in an environment where colleagues and students come from many backgrounds and identities. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to relationship-centered service and leadership reflective of the Dominican mission.

EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES

Support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.

JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Recruit prospective students to meet the enrollment objectives of the Chicago campus.
• Work closely with the enrollment team to identify the best opportunities for success for students, whether it be the Associate’s degree program at the Chicago campus or the Bachelor’s degree programs at the River Forest campus.
• Collaborate and ensure strong communication with administrators, faculty, and staff at the Chicago campus and the campus in River Forest.
• Represent the university at high school visits, college fairs, and community events.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with high school counselors, community-based organizations, and community partners.
• Review and render admission decisions for applications on a rolling basis throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Present estimated and official financial aid awards to students and parents to ensure they understand the award and their financial responsibility.
• Conduct campus visit appointments with prospective students and their families.
• Present in front of small and large groups of students, families, and/or high school counselors.
• Participate in undergraduate admission-sponsored events on-campus, off-campus, and virtually.
• Irregular work hours, including nights and weekends, may be required to meet prospective students or during on- and off-campus recruitment events.
• Frequent travel within a designated region is required, particularly in the fall and spring.
• Perform other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor’s degree is required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE,…