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Admissions Counselor

Inside Higher Ed
Lincoln, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/24/2026
Nebraska Wesleyan University is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Admissions Counselor to join our Enrollment Management team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, making informed decisions that effectively communicate the exceptional value of a Nebraska Wesleyan education. The Admission Counselor will primarily report to the Associate Director of First Year Admissions.

This position is a full-time, exempt position, which requires some evening and weekend work. NWU offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits plan including Health, Vision, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, 7 weeks of paid time off through vacation and holidays, and 100% tuition discount for tax dependents' undergraduate degree after one year of service.

Responsibilities

Territory Management: Strategically manage an assigned recruitment territory to meet and exceed enrollment targets.

Prospective Student Engagement: Assess the skills and interests of prospective students, guiding them through the enrollment process with personalized support. Provide introductory information to transfer students on how their credits will transfer to NWU.

Effective Communication: Articulate the unique benefits of the Nebraska Wesleyan experience during campus visits and through various communication channels, including phone and written correspondence.

Project Management: Balance high-level strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail in managing projects and university initiatives.

Customer Service Excellence: Monitor student satisfaction and anticipate future needs while delivering exceptional customer service.

Collaborative Goal Achievement: Work both independently and collaboratively within a team to set and achieve ambitious enrollment goals.Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.

Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or customer service-oriented roles.

The ability to build and nurture relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community leaders.

Strong goal setting and achievement capabilities related to admissions and enrollment.

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion when evaluating admission candidates.

Excellent interpersonal communication skills, complemented by strong oral and written communication abilities.

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing circumstances.

Commitment to maintain confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly.

Strong sense of humor and humility.

How To Apply

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/. NWU encourages applicants to address how one or more of NWU's Core Values align with their personal values and characteristics and/or how they would contribute to them at NWU in their cover letter or a separate document. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Nebraska Wesleyan University provides equal educational and employment opportunities to qualified persons in all areas of university operation without regard to religion or creed, age, genetic information, gender identity and expression, sexual identity and orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, race, or national or ethnic origin, in compliance with state and federal laws, including but not limited to Title XII, Title IX, and the ADA. E-Verify, EOE.

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