at Loyola University Of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
Position Number
8102544
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
Location Code
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS (02022A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
No
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage daily visit requests for Lake Shore and Water Tower campuses, providing additional information to families, scheduling assistance, and prompt follow up.
2. Responsible for answering the visit phone line and responding promptly to the visit email inbox.
3. Enter student information and visit dates in our visit scheduler and provide confirmation to families.
4. Responsible for keeping up with changes in the calendar and working with counselor schedules.
5. Establish and maintain relationships with faculty, staff, and other university department personnel who may meet with prospective families.
6. Work with faculty to set up a calendar of classroom visit times for prospective students and manage any changes throughout the year.
7. Provide excellent customer service on the phone, in emails and in person.
8. Participates in recruitment and yield events hosted at Loyola.
9. Informs prospective students and their families of the educational opportunities available at Loyola.
10. Represents Loyola at various programs, high school visits and college fairs. Builds effective relationships with school counseling staff to promote Loyola.
11. Makes timely admission decisions on applicants to Loyola
12. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field, with one year of related experience. Licenses: Valid driver's license
Qualifications
-Professional experience within a college or university with knowledge of admission and financial aid processes desired.
-Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
-Presentation, word processing and spreadsheet software; use of Docfinity, Technolutions Slate, PeopleSof and Microsoft Office Suite preferred.
-Ability to articulate the values and mission of a Jesuit education.
-Team player who has the ability to adapt to a dynamic environment.
-Ability to work independently with little supervision.
-Must have a valid U.S. Driver's License.
-Ability to travel nights and weekends required.
-No difficulties in standing for long periods of time.
-Ability to carry approximately 40 lbs of materials for programming and recruitment.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
None
Computer Skills
Proficient computer skills and knowledge of MS office suite; adept user of Internet, e-mail and other office automation systems.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
Lifting, Carrying, Standing
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
04/05/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
