What are the responsibilities and job description for the Freshman Admission Counselor position at Aurora University?
Aurora University seeks talented staff and administrators who are passionate about supporting an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.
Position Purpose: The Freshman Admission Counselor supports learning by recruiting a diverse student population of full-time freshmen to undergraduate programs. The position also counsels prospective students throughout the admission process.
Core Competencies:
- Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.
- Upholds the Mission Statement: Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and examined lives. We empower our students to achieve lasting personal and professional success.
- Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.
- Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assists with special programs and research projects; participates in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies.
- Identifies, recruits, and enrolls prospective students in assigned territory and uses past data to plan and arrange all phases of travel.
- Researches and provides accurate information about Aurora University's degree programs and admissions procedures.
- Evaluates high school transcripts, ACT, and SAT board scores. Makes decisions on admission and scholarship levels.
- Manages high school visits, attendance at college fairs, home visits, campus visits, telecounseling, written correspondence, and financial aid discussions.
- Coordinates open houses and on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.
- Provides basic financial aid information to prospective students and families, including explanation of the financial aid process; works with the family to determine a comprehensive financial plan for attendance at the University.
- Manages student interns to assist in fulfilling admission counselor duties.
- Recommends and implements strategies to meet enrollment goals for freshmen.
- Engages with current CRM, Colleague, and other technology recruitment strategies; actively recommend ideas and process improvements.
- Other duties as assigned by the Director of Enrollment.
Essential Job Requirements:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
Experience:
- Experience in higher education is important. Experience in admissions or sales preferred.
Skills:
- Sensitivity to the needs of and ability to relate well to transfer and adult students is necessary.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Customer-service orientation and professional manner.
- Knowledge of Microsoft software is essential. Knowledge of Colleague/Slate preferred.
- Ability to handle and act upon confidential information.
- Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents and to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, students, and the general public.
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines is required. Flexibility with an evolving work situation.
Special Requirements:
- Valid Illinois driver's license. Ability to travel regularly to high schools and career fairs, providing own vehicle. Some evening and Saturday hours are required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to move about campus and other locations.
- Ability to interact via telephone, in person, and via electronic media.
Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Please send resume with cover letter and contact information for three references including name, telephone and email address.
Apply to:
Aurora University
Human Resources
347 South Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
630-844-5650 - fax
jobs@aurora.edu - email
Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.