Admission Counselor

DePauw University • Greencastle, IN

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About The Position

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Position will remain open until filled. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship at this time. Responsible for meeting enrollment goals and objectives for an assigned territory in each admissions cycle. Coordinates recruitment efforts in assigned territory, including representing the University at in-person and virtual high school visits and programming, college day/night programs, and college fairs; and conducting follow-up activities to enhance students' interest in DePauw. As a front-line ambassador of DePauw University’s brand, the admission counselor must identify, recruit, and enroll students well-matched with the University’s programs and culture. Admission counselors review applications for admission as assigned to them and make recommendations to the Assistant Vice President for Admission regarding decisions and merit scholarship within the institution’s prescribed admission and merit scholarship guidelines. Frequent weekend and evening work is required. Additional responsibilities related to the organization and the office's efforts will be assigned based on office needs and the individual’s skills and experience. Essential Functions Statement(s) Manage an assigned recruitment territory by closely monitoring application numbers, reviewing application documents, recommending admission decisions, and completing outreach to prospective students. Plan and conduct recruitment travel, including event scheduling, attendance, and follow-up data entry of prospects and event notes. Understand and be prepared to clearly articulate DePauw University's mission, benefits, key features of all academic programs, financial aid, campus life opportunities, campus amenities, and any other key points of interest to prospective students, their families, and/or their college search counselors or representatives. Interview prospective students to enhance their level of interest in the University and to evaluate their academic readiness for the rigors of a DePauw education. Develop and cultivate relationships with school counselors, independent counselors, and representatives of community-based organizations. Participate as assigned on the Counselor of the Day rotation, ensuring that all campus visitors are properly greeted, given an admission presentation and tour, and that their needs, questions, and concerns are all appropriately and thoroughly addressed. Complete other duties or special assignments as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Admission, Dean of Admission Competency Statement(s) Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for decisions and actions. Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. Analytical Skills - The ability of the individual to gather raw data and to process that data into a meaningful form. Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas. Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea. Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. Inclusive - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and/or job type Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work. Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result. Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions. Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals. Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly. Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion. Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with faculty, prospective students, current students, and co-workers. Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Entry level position.
• Experience as an undergraduate admissions intern, student ambassador, or student volunteer is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate and/or present information to top management, peers, and public groups, including high school students, their parents, and school and independent counselors.
• Familiarity and facility with database management, statistical programs, and web-based applications.
• Must be committed to and be able to articulate the value of a residential, liberal arts education.
• Candidates must be comfortable traveling alone (by mass transit or by driving day or night), possessing the ability to navigate from location to location in unknown environments, and the flexibility and problem-solving skills to successfully navigate challenges.
• Must be a team player, possess strong oral and written communication skills as well as creativity and innovation.
• Must have a proven track record of meeting deadlines and assessing priorities, asking for guidance when needed.
• Demonstrate effective collaboration with faculty and campus partners.
• Must have a valid drivers license and be able to drive long distances and work flexible hours on evenings and weekends when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as an undergraduate admissions intern, student ambassador, or student volunteer is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned recruitment territory by closely monitoring application numbers, reviewing application documents, recommending admission decisions, and completing outreach to prospective students.
• Plan and conduct recruitment travel, including event scheduling, attendance, and follow-up data entry of prospects and event notes.
• Understand and be prepared to clearly articulate DePauw University's mission, benefits, key features of all academic programs, financial aid, campus life opportunities, campus amenities, and any other key points of interest to prospective students, their families, and/or their college search counselors or representatives.
• Interview prospective students to enhance their level of interest in the University and to evaluate their academic readiness for the rigors of a DePauw education.
• Develop and cultivate relationships with school counselors, independent counselors, and representatives of community-based organizations.
• Participate as assigned on the Counselor of the Day rotation, ensuring that all campus visitors are properly greeted, given an admission presentation and tour, and that their needs, questions, and concerns are all appropriately and thoroughly addressed.
• Complete other duties or special assignments as assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Admission, Dean of Admission

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• Basic Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) and Long Term Disability are paid for by DePauw University.
• Full time employees may elect to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for themselves and their dependents.
• Additional voluntary benefits
• Tuition Remission and Exchange
• Relocation Allowance
• retirement savings plan
• employee discounts
• access to University resources
• Cigna Employee Assistance benefit
• Welch Fitness Center and wellness classes
• Indoor Tennis and Track Center
• University Libraries
• Peeler art galleries
• Green Center for the Performing Arts events and programs
• Ubben lecture series
• Free athletic events
• Bookstore and Starbucks (Greencastle) discounts
• Employee discounted meal plan
• Free parking
• Nature park, including walking and biking trails
• Personal duplicating and printing discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level