Admissions Counselor

About Beloit College Beloit College is a proudly student‑centered, nationally recognized liberal arts college known for innovation, creativity, and a deep commitment to a welcoming community. We don't just prepare students for jobs-we prepare them for lives of impact. Our culture is collaborative, mission‑driven, and rooted in authentic relationships. Beloiters are curious, entrepreneurial, and full of good humor-and we look for colleagues who feel the same. If you get excited about meeting new people, crafting stories that matter, and showcasing a campus alive with student creativity and momentum, this role could be perfect for you. Occupational Summary The Office of Admissions is responsible for enrolling and re‑enrolling students who contribute to and benefit from the mission and goals of Beloit College. The position of Admissions Counselor is an important role that operates as a sales person, advocate, recruiter, and positive representation of Beloit College. Duties and Responsibilities Positively and effectively represent Beloit College to prospective students, parents, high school counselors, college bound organizations, alumni, and the general public. Actively recruit prospective students (and parents) at college fairs and high school visits in assigned geographic territory. Manage assigned territory by scheduling and visiting secondary schools, attend college days/nights, college fairs, and community colleges in assigned territory. Conduct and manage outreach (email, phone, text, virtual meetings, etc) to multiple recruiting classes on an ongoing basis. Read, process, and evaluate applications from assigned territory. Maintain and update prospective student records in Slate (CRM). Build relationships with students in assigned territory to encourage movement through the student enrollment process. Assist with special projects such as events, daily visits, and the student ambassador program. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to be articulate, and speak persuasively in public. Ability to meet and establish rapport quickly with a widely diverse population. Ability to work under deadlines and without supervision. Capacity to learn and effectively convey Beloit's curriculum and culture. Excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to think critically, effectively prioritize, plan, and organize multiple tasks and projects and meet set deadlines without immediate and constant supervision. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with strong attention to detail. Flexibility and willingness to adapt to changing activities, expectations, and responsibilities. Knowledge of customer service standards and the ability to communicate effectively with faculty, administrators, staff, students, families of students, prospective students and their families and the general public. Ability to maintain confidentiality and to safeguard the confidentiality of records. Willingness to identify opportunities for improvement and propose solutions that enhance office operations. Comfort and ability to work in a digital environment using a CRM, Google Suite, and manage data. Strong organizational skills. Candidate Qualities and Characteristics Professional presence and communication style Possess comportment and confidence and is comfortable in a variety of settings. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to connect effectively with prospective students, families, and campus stakeholders. Is a tenacious go‑getter and with an achievement mindset. Desire to achieve goals. Other Requirements Must be able to travel extensively, work autonomously, and work extended hours frequently including some weekends. Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle. Must be able to push, pull, move, or lift to 35 lbs. The intent of this job description is to provide the general nature and level of work required of employees who are assigned to this classification and shall not be constructed as an all‑inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Employees may be instructed to perform job‑related duties and responsibilities other than those specifically presented in this description. #J-18808-Ljbffr beloit