Regional Admission Counselor

Do you love discussing goals and possibilities with students? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Are you interested in building a professional network at schools across the Midwest? If so, Roosevelt University is seeking a Regional Admission Counselor who will strengthen our partnerships throughout the Midwest, with a focus on recruitment in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Roosevelt University has a social justice foundation, and our admissions team strives towards equity and creating access for students of all backgrounds.
This position reports to the Director of First-Year Admission.
This is a remote position with an expectation of consistent regional travel for recruitment, and there is an expectation that the Counselor will attend events and meetings at our Chicago campus a few times per year. The ideal candidate would reside in, or close to, the state of Indiana.

The Regional Admission Counselor’s primary responsibility is to guide prospective students and families through the application process, which includes meeting with prospective first-year and transfer students, families, and school partners to assess academic eligibility, discuss academic offerings, and inform individuals of the Roosevelt student experience. The Counselor will manage an assigned territory of partner schools, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned school partners.

The Counselor will travel and attend in-person or virtual events to recruit prospective students and will review applications for admission. Counselors also serve as an initial point of contact for post-admission processes to supplement other offices like Financial Aid Services, Academic Advising, or other student support services to ensure successful matriculation of transfer students.

Please note that remote work is possible in the following states:

The salary range for this position is $50,000-$52,000

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• A minimum of 1-year experience working in admissions/enrollment.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Ability to manage relationships both externally and within Roosevelt University.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to navigate personal and potentially difficult conversations and situations with care and tact.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion when working with prospective students, family and school partners.
• Self-starter and ability to prioritize independently.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• A positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Experience with database systems like a CRM or SIS to input and access individualized and general information related to recruitment and enrollment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Years of Experience Required 2

Bachelor's Degree

Valid driver’s license and means to travel for recruitment.

See Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required section.

• Experience with Slate or another CRM .
• Experience with Banner or another SIS .
• Resides in the state of Indiana.

• Basic office equipment: desktop/laptop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax, cellphone and landline telephone.
• Software systems: CRM (Slate), Student Information System…