Admission Counselor, Chicago College of Performing Arts

Admission Counselor, Chicago College of Performing Arts Position Title Admission Counselor, Chicago College of Performing Arts Category Category Administrative Position Number Posting Number Posting Number S0001408 Location Location Hybrid - Chicago Open Date Open Date 10/15/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? No Job Type Job Type Full-Time Working Hours Position Summary The Admission Counselor for the Chicago College of Performing Arts’ primary responsibility is to guide students and families through the application, audition, and enrollment process, which includes meeting with prospective students, families, and faculty to assess fit and eligibility, discuss academic and artistic offerings, and inform individuals of the Roosevelt/ CCPA student experience. The counselor will travel and attend in-person and/or virtual events to recruit prospective students and review applications for admission, as well as organize and execute admission audition scheduling. The counselor will work closely with CCAA faculty and is responsible for the public face of the recruitment efforts for the Chicago College of Performing Arts ( CCPA ). The counselor is one of three staff members responsible for recruitment to the Interdisciplinary, Music, or Theatre Conservatory programs currently offered, recruitment event travel, and will oversee the application process for 200 to 700 of our applicants. CCAA Enrollment Staff also serve as an initial point of contact for post-admission processes to supplement other offices like Financial Aid Services, Housing & Residence Life, Academic Advising, or other student support services. The Admission Counselor is encouraged to work collaboratively and independently in developing strategies specific to the counselor’s assigned areas (of the college’s performing arts programs) and overall matriculation of admitted students. The modality of this position is hybrid, with an average of 3 days onsite (Chicago campus) per week. Travel is required. Some evenings and weekends are required. This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management in the Chicago College of Performing Arts We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. The salary range for this position is $49,500-$51,000 Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: The salary range for this position is $49,500-$51,000 Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email View email address on click.appcast.io. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field – preferably music, theatre, performing arts, arts administration, or a related field from a Music or Theatre Conservatory or School. A minimum of 1-year experience working in college admissions/enrollment, student affairs, higher education, or performing arts administration. The ability to travel, drive, and recruit is essential. Strong public speaking and presentation skills. Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences. Ability to manage relationships both externally and within Roosevelt University. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment. Ability to manage overall team event calendar, as well as personal recruitment calendar. Ability to navigate personal and potentially difficult conversations and situations with care and tact. Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion when working with prospective students, families, and school partners. Self-starter and ability to prioritize independently. Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail. A positive and professional demeanor. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Experience with database systems like a CRM or SIS to input and access individualized and general information related to recruitment and enrollment. Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Years of Experience Required Years of Experience Required 1 Required Education Required Education Bachelor's Degree Certification/Licensure Required Valid driver’s license and/or means to travel for recruitment. Minimum Qualifications A Bachelor’s degree is required. A minimum of 1 year experience of higher education admission/enrollment management and/or student services. Please refer to knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Preferred Qualifications Performance and/or Academic Background in Music, Performing Arts, Performing Arts Administration. Experience working in a music or theatre conservatory/school. Equipment Operated Basic office equipment: desktop/laptop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax, cellphone, and landline telephone. Software systems: CRM (Slate), video conferencing (Zoom), artistic application and scheduling site Acceptd, and remote communication tool (Microsoft Teams) Working Conditions Normal climate-controlled office environment is provided. Job is often sedentary, but there is a need to move about the office and buildings frequently. Occasional bending, stooping, lifting, pushing and/or pulling is required (typically less than 10 pounds of weight or pressure). Regular use of desktop computer is required, calling for frequent hand/wrist movement and repetition. Some evening and weekend hours may be required as necessary for both onsite and offsite events. Traveling by car, public transit, or flight may be required as necessary to travel to and from event sites. Moderate level of stress. Duty and Responsibility Recruitment and Application Management: Understand and promote the programs offered that contribute to the value and mission of CCAA and Roosevelt University. Identify, recruit, and admit prospective students in a designated market. Manage a recruitment territory from inquiry to matriculation. Execute and evaluate recruitment strategies. Conduct outreach by email, phone or virtually with students, parents and school partners. Participate in, schedule, manage on-campus admission auditions, recruitment events, and visit opportunities including weekend and evening hours. Use CRM (Slate), GetAcceptd.com, outreach and other tools to facilitate application completion. Thoroughly review student credentials in making admission decisions using guidelines provided by the University and awarding merit scholarship opportunities. Use the application, transcripts, and audition/interview materials to evaluate students’ ability to succeed. Help maintain daily tour and student campus visit schedule with Enrollment Team. Be present physically on campus for all admission audition days for their assigned program areas (this includes weekdays, weekends, and evenings spread throughout the end of January and through February) and provide on-site support for full college events. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 40 Duty and Responsibility Student Guidance: Guide students through the enrollment process, from inquiry or application through matriculation. Provide guidance and pre-advising to prospective students to determine admissibility, appropriate program, faculty connection, and resources. Inform students of the various offerings and opportunities available while considering students’ abilities and needs to be successful. Assist students with accessing and understanding general post-admission information and processes like financial aid, residence life, advising and student support services. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 25 Duty and Responsibility Relationship Building: Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at CCAA . Provide one-on-one and group admissions counseling to diverse populations – admission counseling occurs primarily by in-person or virtual appointments, campus tours, phone calls and email. Communicate requirements, expectations, opportunities and success stories with school partners to help support and identify potential students Actively engage in CCAA social media channels (FB and Instagram) to promote posted content to applicants, which attracts and engages prospective students and families. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 20 Duty and Responsibility Travel: Plan and arrange all phases of their local and regional travel. Travel to local or regional high schools, colleges, or other sites for recruitment events. Participate in off-campus events, visit opportunities, or meetings to engage with prospective students, families and other partners. Collect and enter prospective student contact information for the CRM system. Percentage Of Time Percentage Of Time 15 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a bachelor's degree? Yes No * Do you have a minimum of 1 year of experience working in college admission, student affairs, customer service, or related field? Yes No * Do you have a valid driver's license? Yes No This is a hybrid position. Do you have the ability to work on the Chicago campus 3 days per week and attend any other in-person events as required? Yes No Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States? Yes No #J-18808-Ljbffr Roosevelt University