Admission Counselor- River Forest

POSITION TITLE: Admission Counselor DEPARTMENT: Office of Undergraduate Admission REPORTS TO: Dean – First Year Undergraduate Admission LOCATION:  River Forest   POSITION SUMMARY:   The Admission Counselor serves as a member of the undergraduate enrollment team and supports Dominican University’s strategic enrollment goals. The primary focus of this role is to build strong relationships with prospective students and their families, as well as high schools and college counselors within an assigned recruitment territory. The Admission Counselor also collaborates with colleagues across the university to help achieve institutional goals. As a member of the Undergraduate Admission staff, the Admission Counselor participates in on and off campus recruitment activities for the Office of Undergraduate Admission.   The Office of Undergraduate serves an important role at Dominican University. Often, the first introduction of Dominican University to students, families, and high school counselors, the Assistant Director of Admission shall create and maintain an inclusive environment where all feel welcome.     DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Recruit prospective students to meet enrollment objectives from an assigned territory.
• Represent the university at high school visits and college fairs.
• Develop and strengthen relationships with high school counselors.
• 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 by supervisor.

  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree is required
• 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:

• Previous admission, higher education, and/or sales experience preferred.
• Knowledge and appreciation of Dominican University’s programs and offerings.
• 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.
• 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
• Standing behind a Presentation Table for numerous hours
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times

  Salary and FLSA Status

• Salary: $45,000-50,000
• FLSA Status: Exempt, 37.5 hours weekly

  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.   Application Instructions 

• Submit a cover letter or CV

    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 diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.   Institutional Statement Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.   Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

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