Admissions And Financial Aid Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Bethany College

Lindsborg, Kansas

Bethany College

ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR

MUST INCLUDE A RESUME AND A COVER LETTER

FLSA Status:

SALARY, NON-EXEMPT

As an exempt employee, the employee may occasionally work beyond standard business hours (40 hours), including evenings and weekends, to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

Department: Admissions

Reports to: Dean of Admissions & Student Financial Services

Positions Managed: None

Rooted in our Lutheran heritage and the transformative power of the liberal arts, Bethany prepares students to lead lives of purpose, leadership, creativity, and service in a complex and changing world. Located in Lindsborg, Kansas—affectionately known as "Little Sweden" and celebrated for its vibrant arts community—Bethany offers a close-knit environment where faculty and staff know students by name and mentor them in a highly personalized setting.

Education at Bethany is rooted in intellectual discovery and a deep sense of belonging, equipping students to think critically, lead ethically, and serve with purpose. As a small, private, rural college, Bethany plays an essential role in renewing civic life, expanding opportunity, and fostering community revitalization. We believe in the value of personalized liberal arts education, the power of community, and the promise of rural America.

At Bethany, you'll have the opportunity to inspire the next generation while contributing to the cultural and academic life of our campus and region as we prepare students to make meaningful contributions to the world.

Founded in 1881, Bethany College is a dynamic liberal arts institution located in Lindsborg, Kansas—known as “Little Sweden U.S.A.” Bethany provides a transformative educational experience grounded in faith, learning, and community. The College is dedicated to cultivating leaders who serve and inspire through integrity, creativity, and purpose.

The Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor independently performs and is responsible for marketing Bethany College to prospective students with the purpose of increasing overall enrollment. This position advises all potential students in matters of financial aid, student life, co-curricular activities, and general academic information. The role requires significant travel (minimum 40%) to assigned recruitment territories.

• Manage assigned recruitment territory, creating successful recruitment activities in specified geographic areas including high schools, college fairs, and alumni events.
• Participate in on-campus and off-campus event days.
• Host prospective students and their families on campus.
• Develop weekly pipeline reports to be sent to the Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid.
• Utilize Slate CRM system effectively in recruitment territory management.

• Build strong relationships with prospective students by initiating telephone communication, text messaging, email, social media, and handwritten correspondence to prospective students and their parents.
• Articulate scholarship and financial aid programs to students and parents.
• Advise potential students on student life, co-curricular activities, and general academic information.

• Work in collaboration and cooperation with other departments and academic divisions on campus.
• Use timely and appropriate judgment in upward communication regarding department concerns and responsibilities.
• Participate in team meetings, providing input and suggestions.

• Provide continual evaluation of processes and procedures.
• Suggest methods to improve area operations, efficiency, and service to both internal and external customers.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other areas to cover absences or provide relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

• Bachelor's degree.
• Strong work ethic dedicated to completing the job.
• Excellent grammar, spelling, and writing abilities