Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission Northwest Indiana Region

Hanover College•Hanover, MD

1d•Hybrid

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 high school students through various communication channels, including email, phone, virtual sessions, and in-person events. The representative will also manage application reviews, maintain knowledge of financial aid, and collaborate with campus constituents. The position requires travel within the Northwest Indiana and Chicago areas for recruitment efforts, with occasional on-campus attendance required.

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 Includes Chicagoland Area
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
Responsible for appropriate use of College credit card during travel and accurate expense reporting using Certify
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