Admission Counselor

This position serves as the face of Millikin University and a representative charged with recruiting and enrolling first year students at Millikin. The ideal candidate is goal-oriented and has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a competitive spirit, the ability to work independently and as a team member, sound reasoning and critical thinking skills, and the confidence to represent Millikin in a professional manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the

following:  

1.       Achieve enrollment goals for an assigned Millikin recruitment area, which are geographically set each year.

2.       Travel and represent Millikin University at recruitment events, including but not limited to college fairs or visits at high schools, or other community events.

3.       Develop relationships with high school counselors, athletic coaches, and alumni at the high schools within one’s travel territory.

4.       Meet with prospective students and families during individual campus visits or campus visit programs.

5.       Develop and maintain relationships with hundreds of new students and parents each academic year, requiring consistent communication (phone calls, email, social media, letters, etc.).

6.       Assist students and families through the college search and enrollment process at Millikin University (application, admission, financial aid, checklist items on the VIP page, and registration).

7.       Learn about all the academic programs and faculty in the assigned college/school and regularly meet with the college/school to discuss progress to goals and collaborate about recruitment strategies and tactics.

8.       Cover recruitment events in other territories when a scheduling conflict arises/when necessary.

Primary Responsibilities: (Administration)

1. Responsible for knowledge and use of admission-related data systems including but not limited to SCT Banner, Target X, and the Common Application, Niche, Encoura.

2. Routinely and accurately communicate progress to goals (to Office of Admission and to the assigned college/school).

3. Document necessary information from campus and travel visits.   

Other Duties:

1.       Analyze territory trends to make number predictions and recommendations for strategy modification.

2.       Serve as a campus tour guide when students are not available or when needed.

3.       Attend and participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings.

4.       Other duties as assigned/needed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position does not have supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Maintaining professional performance, demeanor, team-approach and focus on results while working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Customer, budget, quality, and delivery conscious mindset. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask to meet deadlines with accuracy and attention to detail.

Minimum Education and/or Experience:

·       Bachelor’s Degree

·       Excellent oral, written, interpersonal and organizational skills.

·       Competitive spirit and drive to achieve goals.

·       Demonstrated familiarity with and ability to use web-based technologies and communication media.

·       Ability to work with various constituencies across campus.

·       A positive attitude and independent work ethic.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references to millikin.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer and candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in this field are encouraged to apply. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to increasing employee diversity and will consider qualified applicants with experience in diverse settings, who have a record of research that supports/benefits diverse communities or a record of teaching a diverse student population. Millikin offers a competitive salary and full benefit package, including eligibility for tuition waiver. To view Millikin’s benefits, please go to https://millikin.edu/about/administration/human-resources/benefits.