Admission Counselor

DePauw University•Greencastle, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Admission Counselor will manage an assigned recruitment territory, travel throughout the fall and spring to high schools and college fairs, and meet with prospective students and families. Manage regional programming, including interview programs and student receptions. Cultivate relationships with high schools, school counselors, and independent counselors on behalf of the university. Interact with regional alumni associations to promote alumni volunteer efforts for admission and complete special projects. Support prospective and incoming students and their families in their college search and application process. Manage the assigned recruitment territory by closely monitoring application numbers, reviewing application documents, recommending admission decisions, and conducting correspondence/communication. Serve as an admission officer on the admission committee. With training and support, understand and be prepared to clearly articulate DePauw University’s mission, benefits, key features of all academic programs, 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. Gather, track, and analyze data, with the help of the admission Client Relationship Management System (Slate) and enrollment systems specialists. Counsel prospective students and families on scholarships and financial aid. Produce reports on key indicators, to be agreed upon with the Assistant Vice President for Admission, in order to communicate weekly recruitment progress in the context of future goals and past performance. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director of Admission or Assistant Vice President for Admission which supports general recruitment and enrollment goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required.
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).
Must possess the ability to navigate from location to location in unknown environments.
Must have flexibility and problem-solving skills to successfully navigate challenges.
Must be a team player.
Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
Must possess creativity and innovation.
Must have a proven track record of meeting deadlines and assessing priorities.
Must be able to ask for guidance when needed.
Demonstrate effective collaboration with faculty and campus partners.
Must be able to drive long distances.
Must be able to work flexible hours on evenings and weekends when needed.
Must possess a valid United States driver's license and good driving record.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage an assigned recruitment territory.
Travel throughout the fall and spring to high schools and college fairs, and meet with prospective students and families.
Manage regional programming, including interview programs and student receptions.
Cultivate relationships with high schools, school counselors, and independent counselors.
Interact with regional alumni associations to promote alumni volunteer efforts for admission.
Support prospective and incoming students and their families in their college search and application process.
Manage the assigned recruitment territory by closely monitoring application numbers, reviewing application documents, recommending admission decisions, and conducting correspondence/communication.
Serve as an admission officer on the admission committee.
Articulate DePauw University’s mission, benefits, key features of all academic programs, 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.
Gather, track, and analyze data using the admission Client Relationship Management System (Slate) and enrollment systems specialists.
Counsel prospective students and families on scholarships and financial aid.
Produce reports on key indicators to communicate weekly recruitment progress.
Complete special projects.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director of Admission or Assistant Vice President for Admission which supports general recruitment and enrollment goals.