Sr. Graduate Admission Counselor

Job Summary

Salary Grade

A10

Essential Functions

• Contact, qualify, and build relationships with prospective graduate students. Share information regarding admission and graduation requirements and sources of funding.
• Responsible for recruitment/enrollment initiatives for assigned graduate degrees and certificate programs with an emphasis on nursing/health care programs
• Utilize CRM and CAS systems to run queries and track the progress of inquiries and applicants throughout the enrollment process.
• Generate applications from qualified perspective students following up routinely until admission files are completed and ready for review by the respective graduate program director.
• Post admission decision, works with admitted students to obtain tuition deposit and register for courses.
• Participates in graduate on campus, off campus, and virtual recruitment events, graduate school fairs, and conferences.
• Maintains general knowledge of all graduate degrees and certificate programs offered by the University. Demonstrates specific knowledge of assigned programs and respective employment fields.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent
• Demonstrated 3-5 years of work experience in higher education recruitment/ admissions.
• Experience recruiting non-traditional students.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills and exceptional time management skills.
• Self-starter with a focus on attention to details.
• Proficient with MS Office applications, CRM (slate preferred) and SIS (Elucian-Colleague preferred) systems, Central Application Systems ( CAS ), and Zoom.
• Understanding of higher education in particular of private liberal arts institutions and their mission.
• Must be responsive and adaptable to a fast-paced environment with fluctuating responsibilities and multiple project deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and access to personal transportation for off campus events; expenses reimbursed per University policy.
• Ability to carry and lift display and promotion material, approximately 30 pounds.
• Evening and weekend hours as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions.
• Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object.

Work Hours

Posting Date

08/12/2022

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please be aware that as a continued emphasis on keeping our community safe and healthy, we will require all faculty, staff, and students to submit verification of full vaccination for COVID -19.
Please provide 3 references, including name, phone number and email. This may be included in applicant’s cover letter or optional “other” document.

Elmhurst University is a leading institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Elmhurst University offers more than 70 undergraduate majors, 15 graduate programs, degree-completion programs for busy adults, and the acclaimed Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with developmental disabilities. Elmhurst University is one of the Top 10 Colleges in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report; and U.S. News, Money and Forbes magazine’s consistently rank Elmhurst as one of the Midwest’s best values in higher education.

Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University’s mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an EO Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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