Admissions Counselor

Description Job Summary The Admissions Counselor represents the College both on-and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. Duties & Responsibilities Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned areas or categories of prospective students, including travel within the Chicagoland area for career or job fairs, visits with high schools, or similar. Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the College. One-on-one admissions counseling to diverse populations is an important responsibility of this position. Admissions counseling occurs primarily by in-person appointments, phone calls and emails. Review applications, tests and other materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions. Utilize CRM (customer relationship management) application for day-to-day management of prospect outreach. Coordinate and contribute to the success of various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the College. Manage ongoing strategic communications with high school and independent counselors, including email, print, and other media. Assist in the development and delivery of on-campus events and programs for counseling groups and individuals. Complies with all regulatory and legal requirements for marketing and admissions in higher education. Other duties and special projects as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities CRM (customer relationship management) application. Previous experience being held accountable to specific metrics of admissions counselor performance. Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the College in a positive way to diverse populations. Ability to represent the admissions profession positively through a strong, student-centered ethic. Experience with healthcare training programs preferred. Ability to speak Spanish a plus. Experience coordinating programs. Education & Experience Bachelor's degree with at least one year of admissions counseling and outreach experience, or equivalent. Title IV Financial Aid and experience partnering with Financial Aid staff for prompt completion of the financial aid process. Work Location In person #J-18808-Ljbffr MCC Holdings Group LLC