Admissions Counselor - Wesley Seminary

Job Overview

Job No: 494780

Work Type: Administrative (Full Time)

Location: Marion, IN

Categories: Admissions/Recruiting/Enrollment

Job Title: Admissions Counselor - Wesley Seminary

Reporting Relationship: Associate Director of Admissions - Wesley Seminary

Unit: Wesley Seminary

Department: Wesley Seminary - Admissions

Campus

Location:

Wesley Seminary, Marion, IN

Summary of Position: The primary responsibility of the Admissions Counselor is to recruit students for Wesley Seminary. As a representative of Wesley Seminary, the person filling this role must have excellent knowledge of Wesley Seminary degree programs and a superior general understanding of the target audiences for which the programs are designed. Working in consultation with enrollment leadership, this person assists in developing and modifying plans to recruit for these programs.

• Outreach
  • Maintain regular contact with student leads and admitted students until they start class
  • Schedule and conduct individual meetings with prospective students as needed, tracking with them until enrollment is concluded at a class start
  • Supply information regarding Seminary programs (and various other university program) to prospective students
• Application Management
  • Process application pieces for the completion of student applicant files
  • Keep the student up to date on application status
  • Prepare students to be reviewed by the Admissions Committee and make an appropriate recommendation as necessary
  • Review necessary financial aid forms and provide the student information on opportunities and associated deadlines
• Travel & Events
  • Represent the Seminary and IWU to prospective students and at times influencers (e.g., employers, supervisors, etc.)
  • Assist in the planning and execution of group information events (open houses or student events, individual appointments)
  • In conjunction with recruitment leadership, plan and conduct scheduled visits to key influencers and develop relationships with them as needed In consultation with recruitment leadership, register for, attend, and maintain booth space at selected business and technology trade shows, conventions, and conferences
• Strategy
  • Consult with enrollment leadership on the development and implementation of annual recruitment plan for the various programs Invest time and energy to bring ideas of how we can grow enrollment
• Application
  • Review Complete application reviews as students complete the application process by verifying all information is complete and accurate in Colleague, Sales Force and Etrieve
• Military Student Recruitment
  • Lead ongoing outreach to and support of Wesley Seminary military affiliated students
  • Assist in the development of partnerships with military-related organizations to help increase student enrollment and retention
  • Develop strong partnerships with chaplain agencies to increase enrollment and strengthen Wesley Seminary options for chaplain training
• Carry out other tasks assigned by Admissions leadership

According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Bilingual abilities are a plus
• Experience in college recruitment, sales, marketing, public relations, and/or ministry preferred
• Wesley Seminary is committed to building a culturally diverse faculty and staff. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply

• Superior communication skills (spoken, written, group, individual)
• Advanced computer skills with working experience in word processing, spreadsheets, database usage, e-mail, Internet, etc.
• Ability to relate well to working professionals
• Ability to work independently, especially in the area of arranging and conducting on-site information meetings and influencer visits
• Excellent organizational ability
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Travel required on a semi-regular basis
• Professional dress required while meeting with influencers and prospective students

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being…