Admission Counselor- Traditional Undergraduate

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor•Mequon, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of Admission Counselor for Traditional Undergraduate Admission is focused on the external recruitment activity and relationships with prospective traditional aged students for Concordia University Wisconsin. This role is responsible for the development and completion of an annual recruitment plan within a geographic territory, engaging students from inquiry to enrollment. As a key public-facing, revenue-generating role, the position carries annual measurable enrollment goals. Qualified applicants for this role will have strong interpersonal engagement, dynamic energy, communication and collaboration. This full-time exempt position serves as a member of the Traditional Undergraduate Admission team at the Mequon, WI campus and is integral for key success indicators within the university's strategic enrollment plan.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree is required for this role
Excellent communication skills – written, interpersonal and public speaking
Ability to work independently and maintain a schedule
Knowledge and skill in use of computer and software common to the academic setting, especially a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM)
Ability to work some weekends and evenings (approximately once per month)
Availability for overnight travel is required
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Nice To Haves

Experience and knowledge of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod
Ideal candidate will have attended Lutheran secondary schooling and/or college
One to three years of experience in admission/recruitment or higher education is preferred
Other related career roles in sales, marketing, and/or customer service industries will also be considered

Responsibilities

Interview and counsel prospective undergraduate students for traditional, on-campus academic programs and university experience
Recruit, follow-up and facilitate admission for traditional undergraduate students
Attend college fairs, host information sessions and visit high schools in market areas
Maintain relationships with program directors, faculty, staff and others
Develop an annual recruitment plan and work toward identified enrollment goals
May perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday paid time off