Admissions Counselor/Transfer Admissions Counselor

Description

Position Summary

Walsh University seeks a dynamic, motivated, and student-focused individual to join our Admissions team as an Admissions Counselor and Transfer Counselor. This dual-role position plays a critical part in supporting the recruitment and enrollment goals of the University by working with prospective undergraduate students—particularly transfer students and first-year students—throughout the admissions process. The successful candidate will serve as a key representative of Walsh University, promoting its mission, academic programs, credit evaluations, student services, and financial aid to prospective students and families.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Counsel students and families about educational, financial aid and scholarship opportunities offered at Walsh University.
• Represent Walsh University at college fairs, high school visits, and community events.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective students and families from inquiry through enrollment.
• Manage a designated geographic territory for first-year student recruitment and will serve as the liaison for a specific academic or cocurricular program.
• Conduct admissions interviews, campus tours, and information sessions.
• Review applications for admission and collaborate with student services and faculty to create degree plans and pathways for students.
• Evaluate transcripts and coordinate with academic departments to assess transfer credit equivalencies.
• Collaborate with the Operations team to support recruitment campaigns and communication plans.
• Utilize CRM software (e.g., Slate) to manage communication flow, track engagement, and maintain accurate records.
• Organize and attend transfer-specific recruitment events, such as transfer fairs, visit days.
• Remain current on best practices and trends in the admissions field.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Must understand and support the Mission, Vision and Code of Ethical Conduct of Walsh University, as a Catholic higher education university as expressed in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and possess the following:

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Work Experience:  A minimum of 1-2 years of experience within admissions /transfer admissions.

Skills and abilities:

• Professional demeanor and ability to interact with charity towards students, staff and faculty.  Positive attitude a must.
• Proficiency using, Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior use of CRMs (preferably Slate)
• Excellent human relations and administrative skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle for travel
• Previous experience recruiting international students
• Experience with using Transferology
• Prior financial aid experience
• Requires schedule flexibility including some evening and weekend events
• Requires some off-campus work such as high school and college visits

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Normal day-to-day functions include sitting, standing, and walking -- between offices and campus buildings.
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional business hours including evenings and weekends
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a completed online application and any additional documents requested by the search/interview committee. This may include resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, etc.

About Walsh University

Walsh University is seeking a dynamic, energetic, and passionate individual who is enthusiastic about contributing to a private, faithfully Catholic institution of higher learning and serving the common good. Walsh University promotes academic excellence, an engaged community, and a commitment to helping students discover their life purpose. Grounded in values of faith, excellence, integrity, service, and community, Walsh University is committed to principles of equal opportunity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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