What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission Counselor- Traditional Undergraduate position at Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor?
Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world
Position Summary
The role of Admission Counselor for Traditional Undergraduate Admission is focused on the external recruitment activity and relationships with prospective traditional aged students for Concordia University Wisconsin. This role is responsible for the development and completion of an annual recruitment plan within a geographic territory, engaging students from inquiry to enrollment. As a key public-facing, revenue-generating role, the position carries annual measurable enrollment goals.
Qualified applicants for this role will have strong interpersonal engagement, dynamic energy, communication and collaboration. This full-time exempt position serves as a member of the Traditional Undergraduate Admission team at the Mequon, WI campus and is integral for key success indicators within the university's strategic enrollment plan. This position reports directly to the Director of Traditional Undergraduate Admission.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Interview and counsel prospective undergraduate students for traditional, on-campus academic programs and university experience
- Recruit, follow-up and facilitate admission for traditional undergraduate students
- Attend college fairs, host information sessions and visit high schools in market areas
- Maintain relationships with program directors, faculty, staff and others
- Develop an annual recruitment plan and work toward identified enrollment goals
- May perform other related duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience and knowledge of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod
- Ideal candidate will have attended Lutheran secondary schooling and/or college
- Excellent communication skills – written, interpersonal and public speaking
- Ability to work independently and maintain a schedule
- Knowledge and skill in use of computer and software common to the academic setting, especially a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM)
- Ability to work some weekends and evenings (approximately once per month)
- Availability for overnight travel is required
- Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree is required for this role and one to three years of experience in admission/recruitment or higher education is preferred. Other related career roles in sales, marketing, and/or customer service industries will also be considered.
Compensation and Benefits
This is a full-time, exempt (salary) staff position. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience. Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
- Disability and Survivor Plan
- Retirement Pension Plan
- Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
- Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
- Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
- Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
- Vacation, Sick, and Holiday paid time off
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Application Instructions
To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.
The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.
Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.