Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Position Details

Position Information
Job Title
Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Position Number
005915-00

Department
Admissions - Traditional Undergraduate, Joliet IL

Job Grade
7

Anticipated Salary Range
$39,229- $43,128

Benefits

Notice of Nondiscrimination
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Position Summary
The Undergraduate Admissions Counselor position is directly responsible for the management of a designated caseload of prospective students with the primary goal of moving them through the admission process, consisting of: lead generation and converting on-campus prospective student inquiries to applicants, and ultimately to enrolled students; visit high schools and community colleges; attend regional college fairs representing USF; and build relationships with high school guidance and community college counselors and appropriate academic and non-academic departments.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility of conducting student-centered on and off campus recruitment initiatives including presentations, personal interviews, transcript evaluations, financial aid counseling, registration of students, and other related admission counselor duties
• Foster relationships with area high school guidance counselors, community college counselors, and other appropriate school and community stakeholders to further develop their understanding of the University and its programs
• Complete accurate transfer credit evaluations and maintain current knowledge relative to transfer credit policies as stated by the Registrar and other University officials
• Attend all campus-wide recruitment events such as Open Houses, Visit Days, Scholarship Days, New Student Registration, etc.
• Review and evaluate student admission applications for admission and scholarship opportunities
• Act as liaison between admitted transfer students and the academic advising office
• Participate in professional organizations and professional development opportunities to maintain current on trends in college admissions
• Participate in and promote a culture of continuing quality improvement
• Use social media to promote programs and events (i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc.)
• Other responsibilities will be assigned as necessary

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated ability to speak in front of small and large groups
• Ability to build relationships and network with other university personnel, parents, students, high school and community college counselors, teachers, alumni, and other affiliates
• Proven organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• A creative and energetic person committed to working in a team environment
• Ability to participate in a fast paced, creative, change-oriented and success-driven environment
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of personal computer applications (Microsoft Office, email)
• Valid driver's license. (Must have own car - mileage is reimbursed for university activities)
• Must have web-enabled phone package (monthly stipend to offset service costs)
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position - carrying informational materials, walking distances, extended time standing
• Willingness to support the Catholic, Franciscan values of the university

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual in Spanish and English
• One to two years of consumer-facing sales experience or work experience in college or university recruitment/admissions

Hours/Shift/Work Schedule
Minimum of 40 hours per week Monday through Friday, Travel to recruiting events, and some evening and weekends required.

Physical Requirements of Position
Work is performed in office and at off-campus locations with minimal exposure to health or safety hazards. Substantial time is spent traveling in a vehicle, working on a computer and using a phone. Some travel is required using the employee's own vehicle. This is sedentary work which requires the following physical activities: sitting, walking, bending, stooping, finger dexterity, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FP0800-16

Open Date
08/28/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes