Transfer Admission Counselor

Responsible for recruitment/enrollment initiatives in an assigned transfer territory. Specifically informs, advises, and counsels prospective students, secondary schools, community colleges, and other organizations about Elmhurst University. The admission counselor will generate and convert prospects through the enrollment funnel by providing counseling through the recruitment cycle. Seeks opportunities for expanded recruitment contacts, participates in various recruiting events, and positively contributes to the attainment of new student enrollment goals.

Position Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $42,000-$45,000. This is the expected salary range for this position. The actual salary offered will depend on a candidate's experience and education, and departmental budget.

Responsibilities

• Builds relationships with prospective students and families for the purpose of informing them about University programs, admission and financial aid procedures.
• Presents to various groups about University, admission and financial aid opportunities.
• Plans and executes a schedule of visits and communication with contacts in an assigned territory with community colleges being a priority.
• Recommends admission and scholarship decisions in an assigned territory.
• Creates and maintains effective, positive relationships with territorial contacts through general application of customer service and sales techniques.     
• Participates in on-campus visitation programs sponsored by the Admission Office.
• Responds to inquiries and handles correspondence with prospective students in a timely and effective manner.
• Assists with general administrative, and at times clerical duties as assigned by enrollment supervisors.
• Assumes responsibility for auxiliary program assignments such as student ambassador coordinator, alumni admission or faculty liaison.
• Travels to assigned territory while maintaining stewardship of resources.
• Seeks and maintains knowledge about general admission practices and industry trends.
• Utilizes CRM to run queries, tracks prospects’ progress through the enrollment process, and makes data driven decisions within territory.
• Follows strategies outlined in yearly recruitment plan within assigned territory to aid in meeting territory goals.

Other Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement and stellar customer service.
• Supports the mission, vision and values of Elmhurst University.
• Supports the University’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Well-developed skills in verbal/written communication.
• Understanding of higher education, in particular of private liberal arts colleges and their mission.
• The ability to project a positive image of the University in an organized, accurate manner.
• Grasp of admission, financial aid procedures and available academic opportunities.
• Must be responsive and adaptable to a fast-paced environment and fluctuating responsibilities.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel locally, and in designated out-of-area territories, and to work evening and weekend hours when assigned.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The essential functions of this position are primarily performed in an indoor setting with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions. Work is often sedentary in nature and requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods. Required abilities include speaking and hearing for in-person and virtual communication, using close and distance vision when reading documents or viewing screens, and performing tasks with repetitive fine motor skills. Work may require occasional lifting, bending, carrying, or otherwise moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Qualified applicants who can perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations will be considered.

An overview of Elmhurst University benefits is available here.