Admission Counselor

Admission Counselor

Illinois College - Jacksonville, Illinois 62650

Salary Range $41,000.00 - $43,000.00 Salary/year Position Type Full Time Education Level Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage Up to 50%

The Admission Counselor is responsible for developing and implementing programs and activities designed to enroll new undergraduate students at Illinois College (IC). As a member of the Enrollment team, counselors participate in a full range of recruitment and admission efforts including recruitment travel, group presentations, individual meetings, financial aid counseling, application review.

Essential Functions:

The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

• Counsel prospective students and their families as they seek to learn about the value of an Illinois College education.
• Act as Territory Manager for an assigned region within the US to realize an assigned recruitment goal.
• Meet weekly goals for counselor initiated completed contacts. Respond to in-person, phone and electronic admissions inquiries in a timely manner and at times that are appropriate for different time zones.
• Review applications for admission and scholarships
• Assist with on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruiting events and conduct information sessions.
• Conduct follow-up with prospective students at times that are convenient for different domestic time zones
• Provide enlightened hospitality to create lasting connections with prospective students, families and school counseling staff.
• Work with others to support division-wide enrollment initiatives such as event planning, program management, communication flow, and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree, required
• Must be willing to travel overnight as well as work evenings and weekends
• Dynamic public speaker with excellent writing and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a goal-oriented strategic thinker
• Intercultural competence and the ability to work with diverse populations
• Must have a valid driver's license and evidence of insurability
• Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds, reach above shoulders, bend at the waist, stand for extended periods of time.