Freshman Admission Counselor

Aurora University seeks talented staff and administrators who are passionate about supporting an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.

Position Purpose: The Freshman Admission Counselor supports learning by recruiting a diverse student population of full-time freshmen to undergraduate programs. The position also counsels prospective students throughout the admission process.

Core Competencies:

Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service, learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora University.

Upholds the Mission Statement:Aurora University an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning.

Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes the confidential nature of university business.

Supports learning through performance of essential job functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

Serves as an active member of the Freshman Recruitment team; assists with special programs and research projects; participates in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies.

Identifies, recruits and enrolls prospective students in an assigned geographic territory, uses past data to plan and arrange all phases of travel.

Researches and provides accurate information about Aurora University's degree program and admissions procedures.

Evaluates high school transcripts, ACT and SAT board scores. Makes decisions on admission and scholarship levels.

Manages high school visits, attendance at college fairs, home visits, campus visits, telecounseling, written correspondence, and financial aid discussions.

Coordinates open houses, on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.

Provides basic financial aid information to prospective students and families, including explanation of the financial aid process; works with the family to determine a comprehensive financial plan for attendance at the University.

Manages student interns to assist in fulfilling admission counselor duties.

Recommends and implements strategies to meet enrollment goals for freshman.

Engages with current CRM, Colleague and other technology recruitment strategies; actively recommend ideas and process improvements.

Essential Job Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required

Experience:

• Experience in higher education important.
• Experience in admissions, or sales preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to relate well to prospective undergraduate students.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Customer-service orientation and professional manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft software essential.
• Knowledge of Colleague/Slate preferred.
• Ability to handle and act on confidential information.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents; and to develop strong working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, students and the general public.
• Ability to prioritize work and to meet deadlines required.
• Flexibility with an evolving work situation.

Special Requirements:

• Valid Illinois driver's license.
• Ability to travel regularly to high schools and career fairs, providing own vehicle.
• Some evening and Saturday hours required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to move about campus.
• Ability to interact via telephone, in person and via electronic media.

Benefit-eligible positions offer excellent benefits including health, dental, life, vision, long term disability, a 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, and tuition remission. Please send resume with cover letter and contact information for three references including name, telephone and email address.

Apply to:

Aurora University
Human Resources
347 South Gladstone Ave
Aurora, IL 60506
630-844-5650 - fax
jobs@aurora.edu - email

Aurora University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.