Admission Counselor (Nursing)

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Posted on: September 01, 2025 • Category: nursing, admission, higher education

Apply By: October 31, 2025
No. of Jobs: 1
Job Type: Full-Time
Pay Type: Salary
Compensation: $43,000 - $50,000 annually
Education: Bachelor's Degree

Phone 1: 217-245-3000
ichr@ic.edu
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Illinois College
1101 W. College Avenue
Jacksonville, Morgan, IL 62650
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Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree, required. 
  • Experience working in a healthcare setting is a plus. 
  • Dynamic public speaker with excellent writing and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, engage in creative problem-solving, and extend enlightened hospitality when working with others. 
  • Intercultural competence and the ability to work with diverse populations
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends with advanced notice
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and evidence of insurability
  • Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds, reach above shoulders, bend at the waist, stand for extended periods of time.
Responsibilities:

The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

  • Counsel prospective nursing students and their families as they seek to learn about the value of an Illinois College education. 
  • Realize an assigned recruitment goal for nursing enrollment. 
  • Meet weekly goals for counselor-initiated completed contacts. Respond to in-person, phone and electronic admissions inquiries in a timely manner and at times that are appropriate for different time zones. 
  • Collaborate across multiple departments to execute recruitment strategies to rapidly grow nursing program enrollment.  
  • Assist with on- and off-campus recruiting events and conduct information sessions. 
  • Provide enlightened hospitality to create lasting connections with prospective nursing students, families and external constituencies. 
Other Information:

The Nursing Admission Counselor is responsible for implementing programs and activities designed to enroll new students in Illinois College’s nursing program. As a member of the Enrollment team, counselors participate in a full range of recruitment and admission efforts including individual meetings, event programming, group presentations, application review, partnership development, and affinity building.

Additional Job Details:
Job Title: Nursing Admission Counselor
Department: Office of Admission
Reports to: Director of Recruitment and Outreach
Status: Full Time, Salaried, 12 month
Date Last Revised: May 2025
Salary Range: $43,000 - $50,000
Benefits Information: To view benefit information related to this position, please visit: https://www.ic.edu/humanresources/benefits.

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