Weekend Evening Counselor

Concordia University Chicago (CUC) invites applications for the full‑time, exempt position of Transfer Admission Counselor in the Undergraduate Admission department. This position is located in River Forest, IL and reports to the Assistant Vice President for Undergraduate Enrollment.

Conduct recruitment activities within assigned markets, including community colleges, high schools, athletic programs, churches, and community organizations

Support transfer student recruitment by working collaboratively with advising, registrar, athletics, and academics.

Participate in recruitment events such as transfer fairs, campus visits, classroom presentations, orientation programs, international events

Execute electronic communications, outreach campaigns, and follow‑up with prospective transfer students

Disseminate information about the university and counsel students and parents during college and career fair programs, on‑campus visits and events, and via routine phone, email, text and social media outreach.

Maintain regular pre and post acceptance contact with every prospective student, applicant, and admit a minimum of once every 14 days via phone, email, and other electronic media as appropriate.

Provide updated information regarding student financial aid and credit evaluation to students and parents as appropriate during the enrollment cycle.

Track recruitment activity and student progress while maximizing functionalities CRM systems

Effectively recruit and partner with international students and agencies.

Experience and proficiency in working with a CRM, preferably Slate.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.

Ability to work under minimal supervision.

Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as necessary.

Proven commitment to outstanding quality service to all constituents.

Bachelor's degree required. Degrees in the area of business, communications, psychology, sociology or related fields are preferred.

Application Information
Interested individuals should include a cover letter, resume and references with their online application.

Concordia does not discriminate in the employment of individuals on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, sex or age. As an institution of The Lutheran Church‑Missouri Synod, however, and to the extent allowed by law, Concordia University reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religious affiliation.

Concordia University Chicago does not generally sponsor for employment visas except for positions that oversee, teach or support our international programs.

Concordia University Chicago is a liberal arts‑based Christian university founded in the Lutheran tradition. Through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Education, College of Graduate Studies, and College of Innovative and Professional Programs, Concordia‑Chicago offers more than 160 areas of study in small classes taught by professors who are passionate about teaching and student success. All undergraduate and graduate degrees are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for the fifth time. For the sixth consecutive year, combined undergraduate and graduate enrollment has exceeded more than 5,000 students. Concordia University Chicago is located in River Forest, 10 miles west of downtown Chicago. As a distinctive, comprehensive university of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, centered in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and based in the liberal arts, Concordia University Chicago equips men and women to serve and lead with integrity, creativity, competence and compassion in a diverse, interconnected and increasingly urbanized church and world.

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