Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor

Location:

Macomb, IL. Appointment:
July 1, 2026.

The Admissions Counselor guides prospective students through the college application process, evaluates applications, and promotes educational programs to support enrollment and student success. The Undergraduate Admissions Office serves as the primary representation of the Western Illinois University campus to a variety of constituents, and this position is a member of that team. The admissions counselor will develop an annual territory management plan, implementing strategies and tactics to increase enrollment within their assigned territory.

The admissions counselor is enthusiastic, self‑motivated, and results‑oriented with the ability to think creatively to implement new initiatives and foster relationships with students, parents, mentors, and other influencers in schools, communities, and organizations. The counselor will travel and represent Western Illinois University.

• Rank & Salary: 12‑month, 100% appointment. $44,652 - $45,216; negotiable, commensurate with experience.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong communication, active listening, empathy, and rapport-building skills to effectively interact with diverse student populations.
• Ability to manage multiple applications, schedule interviews, and coordinate events efficiently.
• Skill in evaluating student qualifications and aligning them with institutional requirements.
• Familiarity with CRM software, admissions management systems, and standard office tools like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.

• Prior experience in admissions, counseling, education, or customer service.
• Degree conferred from a regionally accredited institution of higher education (or equivalent international accrediting body) and held at the time of appointment.

• Health insurance plans (HMO, OAP, QCHP, CDHP).
• Dental and vision plans.
• Life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment, Supplemental Long‑Term Disability.
• Flexible spending accounts, 403(b), 457(b) retirement plans.
• Paid time‑off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, YMCA discounts.

Western Illinois University (WIU) has provided educational opportunities since 1899. WIU’s Macomb campus is located in the heart of west-central Illinois, while the Quad Cities campus serves the immediate Quad Cities region.