Admissions Counselor or Senior Admissions Counselor

University of Northern Iowa Alumni and Foundation•Lexington, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Northern Iowa Admissions Office is a student-centered team dedicated to making the college process clear and personal. From application steps to scholarships, they guide students with a hands-on, supportive approach - directly impacting the next generation of Panthers. “We’re with you every step of the way” reflects their commitment to helping students confidently shape their future. Based on qualifications, the successful candidate will be hired into one of two levels of professional opportunity: Admissions Counselor or Senior Admissions Counselor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Excellent communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and counselors and work within a team environment
At least two years of experience in admissions, marketing, or related student affairs field (for Senior Admissions Counselor)
Demonstrated success in student recruitment and territory management (for Senior Admissions Counselor)
Occasional work outside standard business hours
Frequent evening and weekend travel during fall and spring

Nice To Haves

Experience with admission recruitment processes and procedures such as tour guide, phone bank, tele counseling, office worker or orientation leader
Experience conducting individual or group presentations to students and families
Experience using social media in a professional setting
Bilingual skills
Demonstrated knowledge of the University of Northern Iowa
Student experience will be considered

Responsibilities

Manages a recruitment territory and recruits new students to the university.
Visits high schools and community colleges in specific areas.
Connects with high school counselors for visits.
Conducts group presentations and meets one-on-one with students at visits.
Participates in national, regional and local college fairs.
Responds to walk-in students, telephone and email inquiries from prospective students, parents and counselors on the college search process.
Evaluates credentials of prospective students.
Plans, coordinates, and participates in various recruitment activities.
Interviews, counsels, and advises prospective students and parents who have arranged on-campus visits concerning majors, transfer credit, liberal arts core, status of application, scholarship process, housing process, on-campus involvement, etc.
Supports overall office operations in one or more of the following: leading strategic social media initiatives, serving as primary contact for dual enrollment and transfer credit inquiries, training and mentoring new staff, facilitating team meetings, representing admissions in cross-departmental initiatives, interpreting admission data, contributing to recruitment planning, and/or serving as a point of contact for escalated concerns from students and parents.