Admissions Counselor

Summit Academy • Minneapolis, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for creating a supportive and welcoming environment for prospective students while managing all aspects of the admissions process. This role supports Summit Academy OIC s mission by evaluating student qualifications, engaging with students and community partners, maintaining admissions files and data integrity, and providing guidance that promotes student retention and success ensuring alignment with Summit s goal of empowering individuals through education and career advancement.

Requirements

• Inspiring and Motivational : Ability to motivate adult learners to achieve their educational and career objectives.
• Adaptable and Detail-Oriented : Ability to maintain accuracy and organization in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
• Collaborative Team Player : Works effectively in team settings and contributes to a positive, goal-oriented workplace.
• Excellent Communication : Proficient in verbal, written, and presentation skills, effectively engaging with diverse audiences.
• Technical Proficiency : High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and experience with data management systems; CampusVue experience is a plus.
• Cultural Competency : Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse adult learners in non-traditional educational settings.
• Problem-Solving and Initiative : Proactively addresses issues and implements effective solutions, maintaining a high level of student and stakeholder support.
• Associate s degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a role requiring a high degree of organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in a professional, diverse office environment.
• Experience with data management and entry; experience with CampusVue a plus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor s degree. Education, counseling, or related field preferred.
• Experience in higher education administration, Admissions, and/or Counseling
• High-level Customer Service skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of prospective and reentry student applications, ensuring alignment with established admissions criteria and maintaining class capacity requirements.
• Maintain consistent communication with prospective students, applicants, alumni, school counselors, and other stakeholders seeking information on admissions, academic programs, and student life.
• Arrange and lead on-campus individual interviews and group information sessions for students, parents, and community organizations.
• Build and sustain partnerships with local schools, feeder programs, and community organizations to support a consistent and successful recruitment pipeline.
• Engage in targeted outreach to secondary schools, providing informative recruitment presentations, and following up with prospective candidates to encourage enrollment.
• Organize, maintain, and audit all admissions-related documentation, including required forms, ensuring accurate data entry into the student information system (SIS).
• Monitor and implement enrollment management processes using a computerized system to ensure data integrity, streamlined workflows, and timely follow-ups with prospective students regarding their application status.
• Provide guidance and counseling to enrolling students on potential challenges, career pathways, and available resources, supporting student retention and success.
• Track and report enrollment data to meet the reporting needs of internal and external stakeholders, preparing documentation for organization-wide use.
• Contribute to special projects and provide backup support as an exam proctor, ensuring a consistent and adaptable admissions process.

Benefits

• Our generous paid time off (PTO) policy, which begins accruing at 10 hours per month (3 weeks per year);
• 10 annual paid holidays in addition to 2 annual scheduled, paid mental health days;
• Eligibility to elect comprehensive health, vision, dental, and voluntary life insurance;
• Employer-sponsored life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance;
• Eligibility to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan with a 4% employer match, effective day one;
• Eligibility for an annual bonus based on organizational and employee performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree