Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Admissions Counselor. The Admissions Counselor will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by serving as a primary representative to prospective students and families, leading recruitment outreach, territory management, and individualized counseling to support enrollment goals. This role advances student engagement and enrollment conversion through relationship driven communication, accurate guidance, and effective use of recruitment systems and data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Recruit prospective students through outreach, travel, and events (30%)
• Counsel students and families on admissions and financial aid processes (20%)
• Manage territory communications and relationship development (15%)
• Support campus visits, information sessions, and yield programs (15%)
• Evaluate applications and support enrollment conversion (10%)
• Maintain CRM records and engagement tracking (10%)
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by

University Expectations:

• Knowledge of and a commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Adheres to Marian University's policies and procedures
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students, subordinates, and supervisors
• Communicates regularly with supervisor about Department issues
• Meets department productivity standards
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Assists to establish department measurements that align and support the accomplishment of the University's strategic goals
• Adheres to the department budget

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Word.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functional areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1+ years in admissions, recruitment, or enrollment

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For consideration all applications require:

1. Cover Letter
2. Current resume or CV
3. Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.
4. Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

Essential Functions: Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis. Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers. Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use their hands to handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with their hands and arms, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and States Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.