Transfer Admissions Counselor

DePaul University•Chicago, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor, under the direction of the Associate Director of Transfer Admission, is responsible for executing targeted recruitment activities and strategies designed to attract and enroll an undergraduate population of the projected enrollment plan to the university. The Admissions Counselor will manage an assigned territory and/or student group, counsels prospective students and families about admission criteria and other critical factors in the educational decision process, assists in evaluating transcripts and transferable credit, and hosts admission recruitment events both on and off campus.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Valid driver's license
Strong planning, organizational, problem solving and decision-making skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office
Knowledge of student database management system
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong counseling and group presentation skills
Ability to participate in a fast-paced, creative, change oriented and success driven environment
Residency in the Chicagoland area
Regularly be able to stand for extended periods of time
Ability to periodically lift 25 pounds (boxes of recruitment materials)
Position requires travel, a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle, and use of a cell phone
Travel between DePaul campuses is required and to community colleges in and around the Chicagoland area
Position requires some evening and weekend work, as needed
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in higher education or admission/recruitment setting
Experience using a CRM (preferably Slate)

Responsibilities

Manages an assigned territory by conducting student counseling appointments on and off campus.
Hosts information sessions, open houses, and admission events on and off campus.
Ensures timely follow-through on communication by initiating and answering phone calls, texts, and emails to or from prospective students and their families, community college faculty/staff, campus partners, alumni, and other constituents.
Manages territory and enrollment data and maintains appropriate documentation regarding student contact with inquiry/prospect/applicant pool for assigned territory and/or student group through the customer relations management system (CRM), Slate.
Maintains a working knowledge of university information, organizations, opportunities, and policies.
Cultivates working relationships with university colleges, departments, counselors, and advisors as well establish community contacts in order to enhance customer service and satisfaction.