What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at Thomas More University?
Thomas More University Exempt Job Description | |
Title: Admissions Counselor | Department: Undergraduate Admissions |
Reports to: Director of Admissions | Created: April 28, 2026 |
Core Values
As stewards of Thomas More University, it is expected that your work and contributions to our community will reflect the mission, values, and integrity of the University. We are committed to being a student-ready University and aspire to facilitate an interconnected community of excellence. In doing so, we will foster a sense of responsibility to others, act with respect, tolerance and compassion towards others, and care for God’s creation. Through this engagement, Thomas More University is a thriving and dynamic institution that espouses the values of a Catholic Liberal Arts education committed to the students that we serve today, those that we will serve tomorrow, and the communities our graduates will serve.
Basic Purpose
This position serves as a member of the Enrollment Team in the department of Undergraduate Admissions. This position is responsible for planning and implementing recruitment and enrollment functions of high school students from specific territories, as well as assist the Assistant Director of Admissions and CRM Manager with data entry and queries in the University’s Technolutions Slate software.
Core Competency Skills Required
1. Excellent written, oral and listening skills.
2. Strong creative, strategic, analytical, organizational, and personal skills.
3. Communication and marking skills.
4. Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams.
5. Must show evidence of ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
6. Demonstrates strong decision-making skills and self-assurance.
7. Ability to manage data and build queries in the CRM software
Principal Activities
- Serves as a member of the Enrollment Team managing a recruitment territory to assist in achieving enrollment goals for the University.
- Implement recruitment strategies as outlined in the admissions plan in the assigned territory to include high school and/or community college visits, attends college fairs, area receptions, and events.
- Works with students, parents and/or alumni organizations that assist with the recruitment of students.
- Provides admission presentations to visitors during campus daily tours and at on campus and off[1]campus events.
- Advises students and families of admission requirements, transfer guidelines, financial aid and scholarship information, residence life, etc.
- Provides follow-up to students and parents via phone, letters, email, text, and scheduled appointments in specific recruitment territory.
- Review admission applications, evaluates credentials, and makes admission decisions.
- Completes routine reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and professional development.
- Provide support to the Assistant Director of Admissions and CRM Manager with data entry, reports, queries, communication flows, and events within the Technolutions Slate CRM software.
- Adhere to University policies and procedures regarding travel and procurement.
- Initiates, plans, and executes special projects in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the office.
- Compliance with NCAA the Great Midwest conference and university rules and regulations.
Education, Specialized and/or Technical Knowledge Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree Required.
- Experience in Recruitment, communications/ marketing, and Higher Education preferred.
- Valid Drivers License required.
Physical Job Requirements
Tools and Equipment Used
- Personal computer, copier, fax/scanner, phone, and other typical office equipment
Travel
- Moderate
Physical & Mental Demands
- Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long period of time
- Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time
- Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
- Light lifting and carrying of supplies, files, etc.
- Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person
- Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment
- Ability to analyze data and other reports and make recommendations
- Additional Mental Requirements: compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, and interpret