Admissions Counselor Marian University's Ancilla College

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Admissions Counselor Marian University's Ancilla College
Job Description

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University’s Ancilla College seeks an Admission Counselor to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by being self-motivated, and a relationship-driven problem solver that recruits and counsels’ prospective students and families through the enrollment process. Admissions Counselors are required to be outstanding communicators, effective promoters of Marian University’s Ancilla College, and efficient managers of multiple information systems. The Admissions Counselor must be professional, prompt, and personable to visitors, students, parents, local school officials and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
• Travel to represent Marian University’s Ancilla College to high schools, college fairs, businesses, community organizations, libraries, etc
• Presenting to small and large groups
• Campus tours and interviews with prospective students
• Knowledge of financial aid and all educational offerings at Marian University
• A high level of interaction and sustained relationships with prospective students and families through regular communication via phone, text, email, and supporting communication
• The ability to interact with prospective students and families of diverse backgrounds
• Implementing a comprehensive communication plan
• Review of applications
• Assisting with the planning and execution of recruiting initiatives
• Advising students about various programs and courses available at Marian University’s Ancilla College and the career opportunities associated with the program
• Assist with orientation and other events for newly recruited students and guiding them through the various processes involved
• Professionally representing Marian University’s Ancilla College at different college fairs and networking events
• Add and update student recruitment and admissions data as needed within the student information system
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of offerings and commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Excellent customer service, presentation, verbal/written communication, time management, and organization skills
• The ability to interact effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and external constituents
• A high level of energy and self-motivation
• The ability to think critically and solve complex problems
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, customer service, and confidentiality
• Minimum Associate degree- Bachelor’s degree preferred
• A valid driver’s license without restriction
• Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and basic computer technologies.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applications require a cover letter, a current resume, contact information for three professional references, and responses to the supplemental mission questions.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Preferred Qualifications

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith
Physical Demands

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
P277S
Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please Review Marian University’s Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://www.marian.edu/faith
Advertising Summary

Founded in 1937 by the Sisters of St. Francis, Oldenburg, Indiana, Marian University is the only Catholic university in Indianapolis and central Indiana. In 2019, Marian is serving more than 2,400 undergraduate and 1,160 graduate students earning degrees in the arts, business, education, engineering, math, medicine, nursing, ministry, and the natural and physical sciences. The university’s high-impact, experiential curriculum is designed to provide hands-on, collaborative learning opportunities for students from 45 states and 23 nations. Marian climbed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020 Midwestern rankings to be named #6 Most Innovative Regional University, #15 Best Value University, and #30 Best Regional University. Marian University opened its College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2013, making it the first new school of medicine in the state of Indiana in 110 years. Marian’s national champion varsity athletic programs include the 2012 and 2015 NAIA Football National Championship, the 2016 and 2017 NAIA Women’s Basketball Championship, and more than 40 USA Cycling national championships.
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How do you think Marian University’s mission, as well as the Catholic Franciscan identity, will support your work as a professor/administrator?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. How will the work you do in your role at Marian University be different in light of the mission and identity of the University?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. How will you promote the success of those from marginalized groups?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
4. In what ways will your work promote and support transformational leaders that are trustworthy, healthy, skilled and inquisitive?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents