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Admissions Counselor

Employer
Governors State University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 11, 2021

Position Details

Position Type Academic Support Professional Classification Title Admissions Counselor Position's Functional Title Admissions Counselor Position Start Date 12/01/2021 Position End Date (if temporary) Position Summary
The primary role of the Admissions Counselor is to help increase the number of qualified applicants to the University and to enroll the most talented and diverse student body. The Admissions Counselor will execute targeted interpersonal, virtual and in-person engagement with prospective students, as defined by enrollment goals that are in alignment with the University’s Strategic Enrollment Plan. Successful candidates will need to communicate effectively with special student populations including first-generation, Latinx, veteran, students of color, adult learners and other at risk student populations, The Admissions Counselor will be responsible for counseling prospective freshman, transfer and graduate-level students, participating in both on-campus and virtual events, in-person and virtual pre-admissions appointments, and through the University’s web-based chat software. Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Two years of college admissions experience
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Available to work evenings and weekends as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree
  • Knowledge of admissions, recruitment and financial aid practices in higher education •
  • Experience counseling/advising students • Professional experience using Ellucian Colleague and Slate
  • Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Posting Date 12/10/2021 Closing Date Open Until Filled No Posting Number FA0458P Type of Search External Quicklink for Posting https://employment.govst.edu/postings/6574 Employee ID Department Special Instructions to Applicants
Attach a list of three professional references with current contact information. Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. College/University Transcripts
  4. List of References
Optional Documents
  1. Other
  2. Other2
  3. Other3
  4. Other4
  5. Written Response to Interview Question 1


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