Admissions Counselor
About The Position
This full-time, entry-level position plays an important role recruiting prospective students, reviewing their applications to the University, and participating in yield activities to ensure the enrollment of an exceedingly talented and well-rounded class. An Admissions Counselor travels to key high schools in their assigned geographic territories and interacts with students, parents, high school counselors, and alumni. Additionally, this individual conducts information sessions on campus and virtually, interacts with admitted students and families, and contributes to the success of numerous visit and recruitment programs. Admissions Counselors collaborate with University departments and external partners as necessary. This position partners with student employees, focuses on targeted outreach to admitted students, and works on special projects informed by University enrollment objectives. Additional tasks may be assigned by the Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment, Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Admissions, Director of Admissions, or other senior leaders. Some evenings and weekends are required for this position. If you’re energized by connecting with people, passionate about Notre Dame, and excited to invest in the future of the University, this is an incredible opportunity early in your career to make a difference. A two-year minimum commitment is expected to fully develop in the role and to maximize your impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Entry-level role or up to 2 years admissions experience
- Excellent time management and perceptive interpersonal abilities
- Ability to operate effectively in both independent and team environments
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English (oral and written) for both individual and groups in-person and virtually
- Leadership potential that can be developed
- Knowledge of and experience with computer systems and software applications, especially Microsoft Office and Google
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Possess a U.S. passport
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Slate (Technolutions) and Banner
- Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a second language other than English
Responsibilities
- Recruiting prospective students
- Reviewing applications to the University
- Participating in yield activities
- Traveling to key high schools in assigned geographic territories
- Interacting with students, parents, high school counselors, and alumni
- Conducting information sessions on campus and virtually
- Interacting with admitted students and families
- Contributing to the success of numerous visit and recruitment programs
- Collaborating with University departments and external partners
- Partnering with student employees
- Focusing on targeted outreach to admitted students
- Working on special projects informed by University enrollment objectives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
