Admission Counselor (Campus Based)-Two Vacancies

University of Illinois Springfield•Springfield, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The admissions counselor position is responsible for recruiting and supporting new students at University of Illinois Springfield. This position represents the University at on- and off-campus events, including college fairs, school visits, daily campus visits, and large admissions programs. Counselors serve as key points of contact for school counselors, students, and families, providing guidance throughout the college search, admission, and enrollment process. The position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and advisors. Responsibilities include delivering presentations to groups of varying sizes, conducting one-on-one meetings, and assisting with inquiries to ensure a positive experience for prospective students. This role plays a central part in shaping the first impressions of University of Illinois Springfield while supporting its enrollment goals through strategic outreach and personalized student support.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Valid driver’s license
Ability to present to both large and small groups
Ability to work independently and cooperatively with external and internal partners
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in general office software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc
Ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule including some early mornings, late evenings, and weekends when required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Proficiency in general office software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc
Ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends when required.
Required abilities include speaking and hearing for in-person and virtual communication, using close and distance vision when reading documents or viewing screens, and performing tasks with repetitive fine motor skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience presenting to audiences
Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Attend school visits, college fairs, conferences, open houses, and other specialty events presenting to attendees.
Craft and execute targeted outreach plans in line with the enrollment strategy.
Conduct webinars to increase knowledge of UIS as needed.
Provide presentations to prospective students and families and provide tours as needed for prospective students and families.
Identifies, recruits and enrolls prospective undergraduate and graduate students within an assigned territory.
Develops and maintains relationships with prospective students and their support systems from the inquiry stage throughout the admissions funnel utilizing various communication tactics and platforms, including phone calls, video conferencing, and written correspondence.
Craft and execute targeted recruitment plans in line with the enrollment strategy.
Read and evaluate admissions applications, using a holistic view of each applicant to make decisions that align with our campus's enrollment targets.
Develops and maintains relationships with high school counselors, community college advisors, and college career counselors, providing timely updates and support for them and their students.
Assist with admissions operational functions.
Engage in developing and executing communication campaigns, search committees, and various on-campus initiatives.
Actively participate and contribute to relevant professional organizations.
Join various admissions-related projects and tasks as assigned.