Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission
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Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission – Chicago Campus
Dominican University•Chicago, IL
About The Position
The Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission serves on Dominican University’s undergraduate enrollment team and supports strategic enrollment goals, with a focus on recruitment and community relationship-building for the Chicago Campus in the Pilsen neighborhood. The role builds relationships with prospective students and their families, high schools, and college counselors in assigned Chicago neighborhoods, while working with university colleagues to support enrollment goals and serve the surrounding communities. As a member of the Office of Undergraduate Admission, the position helps create an inclusive and welcoming first point of contact for students, families, and counselors. The successful candidate demonstrates relationship-centered service and leadership aligned with Dominican University’s mission, and engages effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and identities. The role includes recruitment activities on and off campus, frequent regional travel, and irregular hours—including nights and weekends—as needed for prospective-student meetings and events. This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week, salaried, exempt position. The listed salary is $57,500. Employment is contingent on successful completion of a background investigation.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to think critically and solve problems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to use technology to communicate with students and maintain an actionable database.
- Valid driver’s license or alternate reliable transportation.
- Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
- Commitment to inclusive engagement, relationship-centered service, and leadership reflective of Dominican University’s mission.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual Spanish/English skills are strongly preferred.
- Previous admission, higher education, and/or sales experience.
- Knowledge and appreciation of Dominican University’s programs and offerings.
- For consideration at the Assistant Director title, two or more successful years working in admission or a related field.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Slate CRM, and Jenzabar EX.
Responsibilities
- Recruit prospective students to meet Chicago Campus enrollment objectives.
- Work with the enrollment team to identify suitable opportunities for students, including the Chicago Campus associate’s degree program and River Forest bachelor’s degree programs.
- Coordinate and maintain strong communication with administrators, faculty, and staff at the Chicago and River Forest campuses.
- Represent the university at high school visits, college fairs, and community events.
- Develop and strengthen relationships with high school counselors, community-based organizations, and community partners.
- Review applications and render admission decisions on a rolling basis throughout the recruitment cycle.
- Present estimated and official financial aid awards to students and parents and explain the awards and financial responsibilities.
- Conduct campus visit appointments with prospective students and their families.
- Present to small and large groups of students, families, and high school counselors.
- Participate in undergraduate admission events on campus, off campus, and virtually.
- Travel frequently within an assigned region, particularly during fall and spring recruitment periods.
- Participate in university service work, organizational initiatives, campus events, community outreach, and staff-driven activities that promote collaboration and community building.
- Perform other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
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Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
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