Admission Counselor

DePauw University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Women, members of underrepresented groups, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

All employees of DePauw University must be vaccinated against COVID-19 or request a religious, medical, or philosophical exemption.

Position will remain open until filled.

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Admission Counselor will manage an assigned recruitment territory, travel throughout the fall and spring to high schools and college fairs, and meet with prospective students and families. Manage regional programming, including interview programs and student receptions. Cultivate relationships with high schools, school counselors, and independent counselors on behalf of the university. Interact with regional alumni associations to promote alumni volunteer efforts for admission and complete special projects.

This role will serve as an admission officer and will exemplify DePauw's efforts to continually enroll a broadly diverse, bright, and talented class of students. The Admission Counselor will contribute to DePauw's "uncommon commitment to the liberal arts" and the university mission of "preparing the leaders that the world needs" by being a key contributor in achieving DePauw's enrollment goals and enrolling students who are best suited to the transformational educational experience at DePauw.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Support prospective and incoming students and their families in their college search and application process.
• Manage the assigned recruitment territory by closely monitoring application numbers, reviewing application documents, recommending admission decisions, conducting correspondence/communication.
• Serve as an admission officer on the admission committee.
• With training and support, understand and be prepared to clearly articulate DePauw University's mission, benefits, key features of all academic programs, campus life opportunities, campus amenities, and any other key points of interest to prospective students, their families, and/or their college search counselors or representatives.
• Gather, track, and analyze data, with the help of the admission Client Relationship Management System (Slate) and enrollment systems specialists.
• Counsel prospective students and families on scholarships and financial aid.
• Produce reports on key indicators, to be agreed upon with the Assistant Vice President for Admission, in order to communicate weekly recruitment progress in the context of future goals and past performance.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Associate Director of Admission or Assistant Vice President for Admission which supports general recruitment and enrollment goals.

Competency Statement(s)

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for decisions and actions.
• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.
• Analytical Skills - The ability of the individual to gather raw data and to process that data into a meaningful form.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Creative - Ability to think in such a way as to produce a new concept or idea.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Diversity Oriented - Commitment to valuing a variety of different experiences, encouraging input and collaboration from campus stakeholders, including being mindful of experiences related, but not limited to: age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, and/or job type.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Goal Oriented - Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result.
• Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly.
• Project Management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with faculty, prospective students, current students, and co-workers.
• Team Builder - Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Experience as an undergraduate admissions intern, student ambassador, or student volunteer is preferred.

Communication/Language: Ability to effectively communicate and/or present information to top management, peers, and public groups, including high school students, their parents, and school and independent counselors.

Computer Skills: Familiarity and facility with database management, statistical programs, and web-based applications.

Other Requirements:

• Must be committed to and be able to articulate the value of a residential, liberal arts education.
• Candidates must be comfortable traveling alone (by mass transit or by driving day or night), possessing the ability to navigate from location to location in unknown environments, and the flexibility and problem-solving skills to successfully navigate challenges.
• Must be a team player, possess strong oral and written communication skills as well as creativity and innovation.
• Must have a proven track record of meeting deadlines and assessing priorities, asking for guidance when needed.
• Demonstrate effective collaboration with faculty and campus partners.
• Must be able to drive long distances and work flexible hours on evenings and weekends when needed.