Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

We are hiring an Undergraduate Admissions Counselor to join our This position is responsible for managing a territory and recruiting students throughout the admissions process.  This includes traveling to college fairs, high school visits, and regional presentations to build leads.  The counselor should maintain contact with students and families throughout the application and admission process.  This includes actively calling and messaging to gauge interest and assist in enrolling prospective students.  The counselor recruits, evaluates, and participates in the selection of candidates for admission and awards academic merit scholarships. Counselors must maintain connection with other constituents in the assigned territory, including High School Counselors, Creighton Alumni, and current Creighton parents.  The counselor will develop public presentations designed to promote the institution. Presentations may range in size from a single student to a large audience of 500. 

Due to travel and need for consistent follow-up with students and families, this position often requires over 40 hours per week, as well as night and weekend work. 

Key Responsibilities

• Corresponds with students.
• Follows up with visitors/applicants as well as answering phone and e-mail communications.
• Works directly with families to assist in all aspects of admissions process and ultimately assist with enrollment.
  
• Meets with prospective students on campus.  
• Give individualized appointments to students and families, as well as give group presentations.
  
• Review applicant credentials to admit students and award scholarships. 
• Works with admission staff and committees preparing the applicant files for review.
• Works with applicants regarding the completion of their files.
  
• Serves as representative at campus visit days throughout the calendar year; helps to plan some aspects of the visit programs.
  
• Travels to meet with students in an assigned territory, including personal interviews, college fairs, high school visits, and regional receptions. 
• Maintains relationships with high school counselors, alumni, and Creighton parents in assigned territory.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
  
• 1 to 3 years related advising/counseling experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrate self-direction and motivation  
  
• Work individually, as well as in a team setting
  
• Interpersonal/human relations skills 
  
• Verbal and written communication skills 
  
• Effective presentation skills 
  
• Planning and organizational skills 
  
• Knowledge of admission terminology and tests 
  
• Basic research skills 
  
• Sufficient knowledge of personal computer with various software programs
  
• Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures 
  
• Maintain and adhere to set schedules 
  
• Willingness to travel/drive and work on weekends and nights 
  
• Ability to handle stress due to travel 
  
• Communicate well with prospective students, their parents and guidance counselors. 
  
• Ability to present pertinent information on Creighton University and the college selection process to both large and small groups.