Senior Admissions Counselor

Job Description:

• The Senior Admissions Counselor manages a domestic or international territory that requires virtual programming or travel of 4-6 weeks per year (when appropriate) to recruit prospective students and is the primary evaluator of applications for admission and serves as members of the admissions committee.
• Delivers information sessions and participates in virtual and on-campus events for prospective students
• Responds to inquiries via phone and e-mail providing a positive experience for all who interact with department.
• Reviews applications of first year and transfer applications
• Each Senior Admissions Counselor will have additional responsibilities in the office. Possibilities include working with current students and alumni volunteers, with low-income, under-represented, and first-generation applicants, with print and web publications and social media, and more.
• Weekend and evening availability is expected for some aspects of the position.
• Recruits and/or evaluates applicants for admission by interviewing, reading applications and summarizing evaluations. Completes these tasks independently or with some guidance and instruction from others.
• Maintains relationships with all individuals involved in the recruitment process, including routinely counseling students and parents regarding the admission process.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masterâ™s degree in relevant field and/or additional experience (detailed below).
• University of Chicago alumni or selective liberal arts college alumni.

Experience:

• Three year of relevant experience and/or Masterâ™s degree as noted above.

Certifications

• Valid United States driverâ™s license

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of applicant CRM

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Presentation skills
• Customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality 
• Ability and willingness to travel required
   

Working Conditions

• Work will take place in an office setting or remotely (during work-related travel, on and off-campus events, and application review season)

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Reference Contact Information (required)

 

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