Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission – Chicago Campus

Dominican University•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission is a member of Dominican University’s undergraduate enrollment team and supports strategic enrollment goals, with a focus on recruitment and community relationships for the Chicago Campus in the Pilsen neighborhood. The role builds relationships with prospective students and their families, high schools, and college counselors in assigned Chicago neighborhoods, while working with colleagues to meet university enrollment goals. It also develops relationships with the communities served by the Chicago Campus and contributes to undergraduate recruitment on and off campus. As a representative of the university, the position helps create an inclusive, welcoming environment for students, families, and counselors. The successful candidate demonstrates relationship-centered service and leadership consistent with Dominican University’s mission and effectively engages with colleagues and students from varied backgrounds and identities. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, and requires frequent travel within a designated region, particularly during the fall and spring. Irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, may be necessary for recruitment activities and prospective-student meetings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to think critically and solve problems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to use technology to communicate with students and maintain an actionable database.
Valid driver’s license or alternate means of reliable transportation.
Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to spend long durations sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish/English skills are strongly preferred.
Previous admission, higher education, and/or sales experience.
Knowledge and appreciation of Dominican University’s programs and offerings.
For consideration at the Assistant Director title level, two or more successful years working in admission or related fields.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Slate CRM, and Jenzabar EX.

Responsibilities

Recruit prospective students to meet the Chicago Campus enrollment objectives.
Work with the enrollment team to identify suitable opportunities for students, including associate’s degree programs at the Chicago Campus and bachelor’s degree programs at the River Forest campus.
Coordinate and communicate with administrators, faculty, and staff at both campuses.
Represent the university at high school visits, college fairs, and community events.
Develop and strengthen relationships with high school counselors, community-based organizations, and community partners.
Review applications and render admission decisions on a rolling basis throughout the recruitment cycle.
Present estimated and official financial aid awards to students and parents and explain the awards and students’ financial responsibilities.
Conduct campus visit appointments with prospective students and their families.
Present to small and large groups of students, families, and high school counselors.
Participate in undergraduate admission events on campus, off campus, and virtually.
Travel frequently within an assigned region, particularly in fall and spring, and work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, as needed for recruitment and prospective-student meetings.
Participate in university service work, organizational initiatives, campus events, community outreach, and staff-driven activities and groups that promote collaboration and community building.
Perform other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned.