Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission Northwest Indiana Region
About The Position
The Northwest Indiana Regional Representative is responsible for coordinating the development, implementation, and assessment of recruitment efforts in the assigned territory. This role involves proactively recruiting prospective students, managing applications, and representing the institution at various events. The position requires extensive travel within the Northwest Indiana and Chicago areas, with some on-campus attendance also necessary. The representative will maintain communication with students, parents, high school counselors, and campus constituents, while also managing financial aid inquiries and representing the college positively.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 3 years Enrollment experience preferred
- Must live in or near the Northwest Indiana/Chicago area
- Knowledge of Slate or other CRM systems
- Able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Able to make decisions and respond to challenges quickly and with ease
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Well-developed interpersonal and organizational skills
- Valid driver’s license, excellent driving skills and comfortable in various driving conditions/environments
- Must be eligible to be an authorized College driver
- Professional appearance and dress
- Demonstrate professionalism and complete confidentiality when counseling students and/or parents
- Possess initiative, enthusiasm, and punctuality
- Ability to be organized and flexible with time and tasks
- Must be committed to team participation and success
- Able to sit/stand/walk for extended periods
- Able to work in a stressful and time-sensitive environment
- Able to multitask and pay close attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Proactively recruit and assist prospective high school students (via e-mail, phone, virtual information sessions, coffee chats, scheduled appointments, and/or recruiting events)
- Follow up with inquiries, applicants, admits and deposits to provide continuous communication, support, and direction
- Planning and execution of travel and office-wide recruitment efforts. The expected timeframe for travel is 8 weeks in the fall and 2-3 weeks in the spring
- Maintain high visibility while representing the institution at college fairs, community-based organizations, and high schools
- Communicate with prospective students, parents, and high school counselors to facilitate recruitment efforts
- Participate in college preparatory programming when possible
- Read and evaluate admission applications for geographic territories in a timely manner.
- Assist in holistic application review; assist in follow-up for application completion
- Maintain a working knowledge of financial aid programs and policies in order to communicate with students/parents and assist in the yield process
- Represent the Office of Admission with campus constituents including but not limited to Athletics, Faculty, and Alumni
- Represent the College in various State and National organizations
- Maintain regular contact with Admission team members including weekly team meetings and scheduled one-on-one meetings with supervisor
- Promote a positive image of Hanover College and represent the College in accordance with the College’s mission, principles, and strategic plan
- Support a welcoming College environment
- Perform / complete other projects and tasks assigned by supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
