Senior Traditional Admission Counselor - Athletic Liaison

Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor•Mequon, WI

About The Position

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world Position Summary The Senior Traditional Undergraduate Admission Counselor - Athletic Liaison is focused on the external recruitment activity and relationships with prospective student athletes as identified through targeted athletic recruiting practices. Working alongside the CUW athletic coaching staff, The Admission Counselor will hold the primary responsibility for engaging prospective new student athletic recruits from inquiry to tuition deposit. This role will also be responsible for the development and completion of an annual recruitment plan within one's assigned, non-athlete focused, geographic territory. As a key public-facing, revenue-generating role, the position carries annual measurable enrollment goals. Strong interpersonal engagement, dynamic energy, communication, and collaboration are key strengths for success in this role. This full-time, exempt position is integral for key success indicators within the traditional undergraduate strategic enrollment plan. This position will report to the Director of Traditional Undergraduate Admission.

Requirements

Experience and knowledge of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
Excellent communication skills - written and oral, especially public speaking.
Ability to work independently and maintain a schedule.
Knowledge and skill in use of computers and software common to the academic setting, especially a CRM.
Must be available to work some weekend and evenings.
Overnight travel required
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Bachelor's degree minimum
5 years of experience preferred

Nice To Haves

Ideal candidate will have attended Lutheran secondary schooling and/or college.
Preferred knowledge of NCAA Division III recruiting rules and best practices.
pursuit of Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Positively represent CUW and its mission statement.
Collaborate with coaches of all athletic programs to support their recruitment efforts and provide admission guidance for top recruits.
Interview and counsel prospective undergraduate students.
Provide consistent guidance for students through their admission process, including admission decision, financial aid, and new student next steps.
Attend college fairs, visit high schools within targeted area and host information sessions.
Maintain relationships with program directors, faculty, staff of partner departments and others.
Attend and participate in campus-based events to facilitate recruitment goals.
Develop an annual recruitment plan and work toward institutional goals
May perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Vacation, Sick, and Holiday paid time off