Admissions Counselor

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks an Admission Counselor to promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by being self-motivated, and a relationship-driven problem solver that recruits and counsels' prospective students and families through the enrollment process. Admissions Counselors are required to be outstanding communicators, effective promoters of Marian University and efficient managers of multiple information systems.

The Admissions Counselor must be professional, prompt, and personable to visitors, students, parents, local school officials and staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.
• Travel to and within the assigned territory to represent Marian University to high schools, college fairs, businesses, community organizations, libraries, et al, and professionally representing Marian University at different college fairs and networking events
• Presenting to small and large groups on behalf of Marian University and facilitating campus tours and interviews with prospective students when needed.
• Advising students, families and community members on the admission/financial aid process, academic and campus information, career outcomes at Marian University
• Relationship building with prospective students, families, and high schools through regular communication and awareness of diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Developing and implementing a comprehensive communication plan and updating student recruitment and admissions data as needed within the student information system
• Review of admission applications and provide admission decision based on standard criteria.
• Assisting with the planning and execution of recruiting initiatives, orientation and other events for newly recruited students and guiding them through the various processes involved
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of offerings and commitment to the mission of Marian University
• Excellent customer service, presentation, verbal/written communication, time management, and organization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and basic computer technologies
• The ability to interact effectively with students, parents, faculty, staff, and external constituents
• A high level of energy and self-motivation
• The ability to think critically and solve complex problems
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, customer service, and confidentiality
• Minimum associate degree
  - Bachelor's degree preferred
• A valid driver's license without restriction
• Flexibility to work some evening and weekend hours

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

Cover Letter

Current resume or CV

Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.

Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./faith

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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