Admission Counselor

Become a recruiter, marketer, advisor, storyteller, presenter, and relationship builder…all in one role. Build relationships, solve problems, and help students make life-changing decisions while developing skills that will serve you throughout your career. If you're energized by connecting with people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want a career where no two days are the same, we'd love to meet you.

As an Admission Counselor, you'll work with high school students and families, delivering presentations, executing events, analyzing data, and helping prospective students navigate one of the most important decisions of their lives. You'll travel throughout your assigned territory, represent Illinois College at schools and community events, review applications, and partner with colleagues to achieve shared enrollment goals.  Along the way, you'll gain real-world experience in consultative sales, marketing, public speaking, project management, and strategic decision-making.

Essential Functions:
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 students and their families as they seek to learn about the value of an Illinois College education.
• Act as Territory Manager for an assigned region within the US to realize an assigned recruitment goal.
• 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.
• Review applications for admission and scholarships
• Assist with on-campus, off-campus, and virtual recruiting events and conduct information sessions.
• Conduct follow-up with prospective students at times that are convenient for different domestic time zones
• Provide enlightened hospitality to create lasting connections with prospective students, families and school counseling staff.
• Work with others to support division-wide enrollment initiatives such as event planning, program management, communication flow, and other duties as assigned.