Admission Counselor (Campus Based)-Two Vacancies

Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs.

About the role

The admissions counselor position is responsible for recruiting and supporting new students at University of Illinois Springfield. This position represents the University at on- and off-campus events, including college fairs, school visits, daily campus visits, and large admissions programs. Counselors serve as key points of contact for school counselors, students, and families, providing guidance throughout the college search, admission, and enrollment process. The position requires strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, and advisors.

Responsibilities

• Outreach:
  • Attend school visits, college fairs, conferences, open houses, and other specialty events presenting to attendees.
  • Craft and execute targeted outreach plans in line with the enrollment strategy.
  • Conduct webinars to increase knowledge of UIS as needed.
  • Provide presentations to prospective students and families and give tours as needed.
• Recruitment:
  • Identify, recruit, and enroll prospective undergraduate and graduate students within an assigned territory.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with prospective students and their support systems from the inquiry stage throughout the admissions funnel utilizing various communication tactics and platforms, including phone calls, video conferencing, and written correspondence.
  • Craft and execute targeted recruitment plans in line with the enrollment strategy.
• Application Review: Read and evaluate admissions applications, using a holistic view of each applicant to make decisions that align with enrollment targets.
• Partnership Outreach: Develop and maintain relationships with high school counselors, community college advisors, and college career counselors, providing timely updates and support for them and their students.
• Other:
  • Assist with admissions operational functions.
  • Engage in developing and executing communication campaigns, search committees, and various on-campus initiatives.
  • Actively participate and contribute to relevant professional organizations.
  • Join various admissions-related projects and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to present to both large and small groups
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with external and internal partners
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in general office software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.
• Ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule including some early mornings, late evenings, and weekends when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience presenting to audiences
• Experience with Technolutions Slate CRM
• Bilingual Spanish/English

Skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in general office software, such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, etc.
• Ability to travel overnight and work a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends when required.
• Required abilities include speaking and hearing for in-person and virtual communication, using close and distance vision when reading documents or viewing screens, and performing tasks with repetitive fine motor skills.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Occasionally
• Walking: Occasionally
• Sitting: Frequently
• Lifting: Occasionally
• Carrying: Occasionally
• Pushing: Occasionally
• Pulling: Occasionally
• Climbing: Rarely
• Balancing: Rarely
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Crawling: Rarely
• Reaching: Occasionally
• Handling: Occasionally
• Grasping: Rarely
• Feeling: Rarely
• Talking: Constantly
• Hearing: Constantly
• Repetitive Motions: Rarely
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Rarely
• Taste/Smell: Rarely
• Performing Manual Tasks: Rarely

Working Conditions

• Extreme cold: Occasionally
• Extreme heat: Occasionally
• Humid: Occasionally
• Wet: Occasionally
• Noise: Constantly
• Hazards: Rarely
• Temperature Change: Rarely
• Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely
• Vibration: Rarely

Travel Requirements

40% recruitment travel

Pay

Minimum starting salary: $44,000.00 annually

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes a pension from the State Universities Retirement System, which may affect the amount of your Social Security benefit and Social Security benefit as a spouse. UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System. You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earnings will not be on your Social Security Record (your record will, however, show your Medicare wages).