Admission Counselor

Bradley University • Peoria, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Enrollment Management at Bradley University is seeking an energetic, highly motivated admission professional to join its recruitment team. Based on campus in Peoria, Illinois, the Admission Counselor primarily recruits undergraduate first-year and transfer students. The role represents the University to prospective students, families, counselors, and the public; manages a geographic recruitment territory; advises applicants and families; reviews applications; and develops strategies to meet enrollment goals. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and runs year-round for 12 months. It is exempt and on campus. The role includes up to six weeks of in-person and virtual recruitment travel annually, including possible overnight travel. Evening and weekend work is expected throughout the year, especially in fall and spring. The ideal start date is January 4, 2027. Employment is contingent on a successful criminal background check. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work flexibly in a fast-paced environment, and follow through effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organization skills and keen attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and independent decision-making ability.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Working knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends, including overnight travel based on the assigned territory.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to lift boxes weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to access buildings that may not be ADA-compliant.

Nice To Haves

• College admission experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Bradley University professionally to prospective students and the general public through outreach programs and recruitment activities.
• Manage an individual travel schedule to engage prospective students and families and build educational partnerships with high school counselors.
• Identify and recruit students in designated high schools and regions, contributing to increased numbers of admitted and enrolled students.
• Advise prospective students and family members about admission criteria, financial assistance, and other factors in the college decision process.
• Participate in student recruitment projects and events on and off campus.
• Review and assess applications and make university admission and scholarship recommendations.
• Analyze current and historical admissions results and trends in the assigned geographic territory, then develop and implement strategies to surpass enrollment goals.
• Use CRM Slate to maintain records and communications with students, parents, and school counselors.

Benefits

• Health coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Life coverage
• Disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement plan options
• Tuition Remission program offering higher education cost savings for employees and dependents

What This Job Offers

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