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November 8, 2024
Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor
Mequon
FULL TIME
Admission Counselor- Undergraduate
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 Admission Counselor is focused on the external recruitment activity and relationships as well as the development and completion of an annual recruitment plan within one's assigned territory. The Admission Counselor will hold primary responsibility for engaging accepted undergraduate student inquiries and applicants to the point of tuition deposit.
Strong interpersonal engagement, dynamic energy, communication, and collaboration are key strengths for success in this role. This full-time, exempt position is integral for key success indicators within the traditional undergraduate enrollment process. This position will report directly to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. This position is part of the Student Enrollment and Engagement division within the Academics Office.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree is required. Experience in sales, marketing, and/or customer service will also be considered valuable.
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:
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 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.
Position Summary
The Admission Counselor is focused on the external recruitment activity and relationships as well as the development and completion of an annual recruitment plan within one's assigned territory. The Admission Counselor will hold primary responsibility for engaging accepted undergraduate student inquiries and applicants to the point of tuition deposit.
Strong interpersonal engagement, dynamic energy, communication, and collaboration are key strengths for success in this role. This full-time, exempt position is integral for key success indicators within the traditional undergraduate enrollment process. This position will report directly to the Director of Undergraduate Admissions. This position is part of the Student Enrollment and Engagement division within the Academics Office.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Interview and counsel prospective undergraduate students
- Communicate with admitted students about their financial aid process to secure enrollment
- Attend college fairs, host information sessions and visit high schools in market areas
- Maintain relations with program directors, faculty, staff and others
- Assist in campus-based events to facilitate recruitment goals
- Positively represent CUW and its mission statement
- Develop an annual recruitment plan and work toward institutional 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 and oral, especially 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 CRM
- Bachelor's degree minimum; pursuit of Master's degree preferred
- Ability to work some weekends and evenings
- Overnight travel required
Education and Experience
A Bachelor's degree is required. Experience in sales, marketing, and/or customer service will also be considered valuable.
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
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 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.
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