Admission Counselor

The Admission Counselor is an integral member of the admissions team. The Admission Counselor is responsible for managing recruitment and outreach eff orts for a defi ned group of prospective students in the pursuit of attaining individual and departmental goals.

Student Recruitment

•  Hit individual and departmental admission targets by providing personalized admissions counseling to students from a defi ned pool of prospective students who have been admitted to Anderson University
•  Identify and prioritize admissions counseling activities that are likely to lead to the most successful outcomes and the prospective students who are most likely to fl ourish at Anderson University
•  Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership to stay informed on program off erings, admissions criteria, and career outcomes for designated academic colleges and programs.

Territory Management

•  Manage an geographic recruitment territory including outreach, relationship building with school counselors, and student engagement
•  Represent the university at designated events.

Campus Visit Engagement

•  Lead individual admissions overviews and potential campus tours for prospective students and families
•  Assist in developing compelling compelling personalized visit experience that highlights experiential learning, faculty mentorship, spiritual formation, and post-graduate outcomes.

Event Participation

•  Present during campus-wide recruitment events such as Preview Days, Scholarship Competitions, and Orientation Days
•  Support event logistics and ensure high-quality visitor experiences during large-scale, individual visits, and academic-specifi c events.

Collaboration and Communication

•  Work closely with marketing and communication, faculty, and other admissions team members to develop messaging and materials for prospective students.
• Provide regular updates to faculty partners about prospective student interest and engagement
•  Contribute to the broader goals of the admissions team through collaborative projects, training sessions, and data-informed strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Proven experience working with and speaking to young adults
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver information effectively and persuasively
• Must be curious and committed to continuous improvement.
• Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office and G Suite
• Ability to accurately assess the needs and priorities of a diverse population of individuals and groups
• Ability to utilize appropriate methods to guide or facilitate a decision-making process
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to work in a multi-tasked, goal oriented and deadline driven environment
• Work requires tact, discretion and confidentiality
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule that will include days, evenings, and some weekends
• Valid drivers license, with ability to qualify to use university vehicles or access to reliable transportation to complete travel requirements
• Some light lifting related to travel and events
• Successful completion of background screening
• Must meet University lifestyle expectations

Highly Desired

• Three months to 1 year of experience in higher education or relevant field
• Bilingual preferred
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft or Student First platforms as well as Slate CRM are preferred

Candidates should have belief in and commitment to Jesus Christ and the Christian faith as interpreted through the historic witness of the Bible and the contemporary ministry of the Holy Spirit. They should possess a vitality of Christian experience that is maturing in insight and application.

Benefits: This is a full-time biweekly hourly position. Eligible for university benefits.

• Remitted Tuition
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 403B (retirement) with matching contribution
• Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life, Long Term Disability
• Free Access to Kardatzke Wellness Center

Position Available: Immediately. Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Qualified and interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume and complete the online application. Final candidates are expected to provide an official transcript.