Admission Counselor

Position Summary:

As a Catholic, Marianist research University, we are a diverse community committed to educating the whole person and linking learning and scholarship with leadership and service. The division of Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) is focused on service excellence to recruit, enroll and graduate highly qualified students and improve access, affordability, diversity, inclusion, and success. We invite qualified applicants to apply for our Admission Counselor opening!

The Admission Counselor provides responsive service to prospective students and families and guides them through the admission, financial aid, and enrollment process at the University of Dayton. Reporting to the Director of Recruitment and Admission, the Admission Counselor will advise students and families from all recruitment channels about the admission, scholarship and financial aid process through group presentations, individual interviews, phone and email communication. This position manages an assigned recruitment territory and will communicate and build relationships with students, parents, high school counselors, community based organizations, and other constituents. Responsibilities include developing and implementing a recruitment strategy for the assigned territory by reviewing and analyzing data.

This position will review admission applications and make appropriate admission decisions for all recruitment channels. High energy and flexibility are necessary for this position as there is significant overnight travel as well as evening and weekend work. Finally, the Admission Counselor is expected to actively develop self-awareness around issues of diversity and inclusion as we become an anti-racist university.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of two years progressive experience in higher education, high school counseling, or other work involving attention to detail, public speaking, and personal interaction.
The successful candidate must be self motivated.
Ability to work independently
Excellent communication, public speaking and relationship management skills.
Knowledge of and appreciation for Catholic and Marianist values and principles of education.
Valid driver's license with low risk driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Knowledge and experience with Ellucian Banner software, Salesforce, and Target X CRM.
Demonstrated experience working with families and students of diverse backgrounds.
Demonstrated experience arriving at solutions.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

A federal court on December 7, 2021, issued a ruling that suspends the COVID-19 vaccine requirement that applies to federal contractors nationwide. With this development, the University will pause any enforcement action against employees who have not complied with the requirement to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 8, 2021 or to have requested an exemption to maintain their employment status.

The University will continue to monitor the state of the pandemic on campus and in the community as well as developments in federal and state requirements, and also will continue to regularly consult with public health officials and our medical panel. As has been the case throughout the pandemic, our protocols and requirements are subject to change depending on conditions on campus or in our community, and government requirements.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.