Admission Counselor

Admission CounselorAngola, IndianaFull-time SummaryThe position is responsible for the development and implementation of a specific inquiry cultivation program. The Admission Counselor works and contributes through a team-oriented approach in the overall planning and operations of the University’s admissions arena including strategic recruitment planning, marketing, and policy/communication development; along with the coordination of specific recruitment-related programs. This position is an on-campus position and will include some weekends and evenings. Other duties as assigned by the Director or Vice President.Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Inquiry Management: Oversee territory specific inquiry population, guiding them through the admissions funnel to generate pre-awards, visits, applications, and admits.
• Pre-Award Process and Communication Plans: Support the Pre-Award Process, Group Visit Follow-ups, and Communication Plans for all inquiries.
• Student Engagement: Participate in prospective student tele-counseling, deliver presentations on the University and financial aid, cover college fair programs, conduct high school visits, and follow up with applicants.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships and execute follow-up activities to align with strategic plans aimed at meeting enrollment goals.
• Data Analysis: Systematically collect, analyze, and utilize data on the market, prospects, applicants, admitted students, and enrolled students to optimize resource allocation and continually enhance recruitment efforts.
• Collaboration: Partner with staff in planning, implementing, and evaluating programs that aim to enroll an academically talented and culturally diverse student body.
• Marketing Strategy: Develop an annual marketing plan to facilitate the transition of inquiries into applications.
• Reporting: Prepare, review, and submit necessary reports.
• Flexibility: Undertake other duties as assigned.
• Territory Management: Interprets and explains admissions decisions to parents and students. Interprets and explains university programs and policies paying special attention to the identification of appropriate exceptions to normal processes and procedures.
• Daily Tasks: Applicant file review, upgrades, major changes etc. within the territory.
  
  

Education and/or ExperienceBachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or universityBenefitsTrine University offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Some benefits offered include:

• Health – medical, dental, vision, flex spending, HSA accounts
• Life Insurance – a variety of voluntary life options are available along with an employer paid employee life policy valued at 1½ times annual salary
• Financial Insurance – employer paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options are available
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Retirement – after one year of full-time service you are eligible for an employer contribution of 5% and up to an additional 5% employer match
• Education – after 6 months of full-time service, undergraduate education benefits are available for employee, spouse, and dependent children
  
  

SalaryThe salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.