Admissions Counselor

Summit Academy O I C • Minneapolis, MN

just now • 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees