Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission – Chicago Campus

TITLE: Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission – Chicago Campus DEPARTMENT: Office of Undergraduate Admission  REPORTS TO: Director of Regional Campus & International Enrollment    PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:    The Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission will serve as a member of the undergraduate enrollment team and support Dominican University’s strategic enrollment goals, specifically leading recruitment and community relationship-focused activities for the Dominican University’s Chicago Campus (Pilsen Neighborhood). Their primary focus is to build strong relationships with prospective students and their families, high schools, and college counselors from an assigned recruitment territory in specific Chicago neighborhoods and to collaborate with other members of the Dominican University to achieve the goals of the university. Additionally, the individual will play a vital role in building relationships in the neighborhoods the Chicago Campus serves. As a member of the Undergraduate Admission staff, the Admission Counselor/Assistant Director will participate in new student recruitment activities on and off campus for the Office of Undergraduate Admission.     The Office of Undergraduate Admission serves an important role at Dominican University. Often, the first introduction of Dominican University to students, families, and high school counselors, the Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission shall create and maintain an inclusive environment where all feel welcome.     As a diverse Catholic Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), we center access, belonging, and equity-minded perspectives. We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate effective engagement in an environment where colleagues and students come from many backgrounds and identities. A successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to relationship-centered service and leadership reflective of the Dominican mission.     EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES  Support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.     JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
 

• Recruit prospective students to meet the enrollment objectives of the Chicago campus. 
• Work closely with the enrollment team to identify the best opportunities for success for students, whether it be the Associate’s degree program at the Chicago campus or the Bachelor’s degree programs at the River Forest campus.
• Collaborate and ensure strong communication with administrators, faculty, and staff at the Chicago campus and the campus in River Forest.
• Represent the university at high school visits, college fairs, and community events. 
• Develop and strengthen relationships with high school counselors, community-based organizations, and community partners.
• Review and render admission decisions for applications on a rolling basis throughout the recruitment cycle. 
• Present estimated and official financial aid awards to students and parents to ensure they understand the award and their financial responsibility. 
• Conduct campus visit appointments with prospective students and their families. 
• Present in front of small and large groups of students, families, and/or high school counselors. 
• Participate in undergraduate admission-sponsored events on-campus, off-campus, and virtually. 
• Irregular work hours, including nights and weekends, may be required to meet prospective students or during on- and off-campus recruitment events. 
• Frequent travel within a designated region is required, particularly in the fall and spring. 
• Perform other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned.  

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  A bachelor’s degree is required  
  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 
 

• Strong organizational and communication skills (both verbal and written). 
• Ability to think critically and solve problems. 
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. 
• Effective use of technology to communicate with students and maintain an actionable database. 

• A valid driver’s license or alternate means of reliable transportation is required. 
• Lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 lbs. 

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred. 
• Previous admission, higher education, and/or sales experience preferred. 
• Knowledge and appreciation of Dominican University’s programs and offerings. 
• Those considered for the title of Assistant Director, two or more successful years working in admission or relatable fields of work. 
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), Slate CRM, and Jenzabar EX preferred. 

  Physical Demands:

• Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Note: accommodation will be made for applicants who cannot meet these physical demands

  Salary and FLSA Status

• Salary: $57,500
• FLSA Status: Exempt (salaried); Full-time (37.50 hours/week)
   

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.   About Dominican University Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.   Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.   Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.   Expectations for all Dominican Employees To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.   Institutional Statement Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.   Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.   If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] for assistance.