Admission Counselor

Dominican University•River Forest, IL

7h•$45,000 - $50,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Admission Counselor is a member of Dominican University’s undergraduate enrollment team and supports the university’s strategic enrollment goals. The role focuses on building relationships with prospective students and their families, as well as high schools and college counselors in an assigned recruitment territory. The counselor collaborates with colleagues across the university and participates in on- and off-campus recruitment activities for the Office of Undergraduate Admission. The Office of Undergraduate Admission often provides students, families, and high school counselors with their first introduction to the university. The Admission Counselor helps create and maintain an inclusive environment where all feel welcome. The position is based in River Forest and requires frequent travel within a designated region, particularly in the fall and spring. Irregular hours, including nights and weekends, may be required for prospective-student meetings and recruitment events. This position is exempt and works 37.5 hours weekly. Salary is $45,000–$50,000. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a background investigation. Applicants should submit a cover letter or CV.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Valid driver’s license or alternate means of reliable transportation.
Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Ability to stand behind a presentation table for numerous hours.

Nice To Haves

Previous admission, higher education, and/or sales experience.
Knowledge and appreciation of Dominican University’s programs and offerings.
Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to think critically and solve problems.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Effective use of technology to communicate with students and maintain an actionable database.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Slate CRM, and Jenzabar EX.

Responsibilities

Recruit prospective students from an assigned territory to meet enrollment objectives.
Represent the university at high school visits and college fairs.
Develop and strengthen relationships with high school counselors.
Review applications and render admission decisions on a rolling basis throughout the recruitment cycle.
Present estimated and official financial aid awards to students and parents and explain the awards and their financial responsibility.
Conduct campus visit appointments with prospective students and their families.
Present to small and large groups of students, families, and/or high school counselors.
Participate in undergraduate admission-sponsored events on campus, off campus, and virtually.
Travel frequently within a designated region, particularly in the fall and spring.
Perform other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned by the supervisor.
Support university service work that promotes collaboration and community building, including organizational initiatives, campus events, community outreach, and activities that foster a diverse and inclusive environment.