Admissions Counselor

Beloit College • Beloit, WI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

About Beloit College Beloit College is a proudly student‑centered, nationally recognized liberal arts college known for innovation, creativity, and a deep commitment to a welcoming community. We don't just prepare students for jobs-we prepare them for lives of impact. Our culture is collaborative, mission‑driven, and rooted in authentic relationships. Beloiters are curious, entrepreneurial, and full of good humor-and we look for colleagues who feel the same. If you get excited about meeting new people, crafting stories that matter, and showcasing a campus alive with student creativity and momentum, this role could be perfect for you. Occupational Summary: The Office of Admissions is responsible for enrolling and re-enrolling students who contribute to and benefit from the mission and goals of Beloit College. The position of Admissions Counselor is an important role that operates as a salesperson, advocate, recruiter, and positive representation of Beloit College.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to be articulate, and speak persuasively in public.
• Ability to meet and establish rapport quickly with a widely diverse population.
• Ability to work under deadlines and without supervision.
• Capacity to learn and effectively convey Beloit's curriculum and culture.
• Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to think critically, effectively prioritize, plan, and organize multiple tasks and projects and meet set deadlines without immediate and constant supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing activities, expectations, and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of customer service standards and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, students, families of students, prospective students and their families and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to safeguard the confidentiality of records.
• Willingness to identify opportunities for improvement and propose solutions that enhance office operations.
• Comfort and ability to work in a digital environment using a CRM, Google Suite, and manage data.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professional presence and communication style
• Possess comportment and confidence and is comfortable in a variety of settings.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect effectively with prospective students, families, and campus stakeholders.
• Is a tenacious go-getter and with an achievement mindset.
• Desire to achieve goals.
• Must be able to travel extensively, work autonomously, and work extended hours frequently including some weekends.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift to 35 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Positively and effectively represent Beloit College to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, college bound organizations, alumni, and the general public.
• Actively recruit prospective students (and parents) at college fairs and high school visits in assigned geographic territory.
• Manage assigned territory by scheduling and visiting secondary schools, attend college days/nights, college fairs, and community colleges in assigned territory.
• Conduct and manage outreach (email, phone, text, virtual meetings, etc) to multiple recruiting classes on an ongoing basis.
• Read, process, and evaluate applications from assigned territory.
• Maintain and update prospective student records in Slate (CRM).
• Build relationships with students in assigned territory to encourage movement through the student enrollment process.
• Assist with special projects such as events, daily visits, and the student ambassador program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed