Admissions Counselor

This role reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and is a full-time, exempt position, which requires some evening and weekend work.

About the role

We're looking for a dynamic and results-driven Admissions Counselor to join our Enrollment Management team. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, making informed decisions and building genuine relationships as you help prospective students see what a Nebraska Wesleyan education can do for them. We build every connection side by side, layer by layer — and we're looking for someone who's ready to build that same foundation for the students who will become the next generation of Prairie Wolves.

Responsibilities

• Territory Management: Strategically manage an assigned recruitment territory to meet and exceed enrollment targets for first year students.
• Prospective Student Engagement: See each prospective student for who they are, assessing their skills and interests to guide them through the enrollment process with personalized, human-centered support.
• Effective Communication: Share why an NWU education matters, connecting prospective students to the community, opportunities, and support that make us who we are, during campus visits and through various communication channels, including phone and written correspondence.
• Project Management: Balance high-level strategic thinking with meticulous attention to detail in managing projects and university initiatives.
• Customer Service Excellence: Monitor student satisfaction and anticipate future needs while delivering exceptional customer service.
• Collaborative Goal Achievement: Work both independently and collaboratively within a team to set and achieve ambitious enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Proven experience in recruitment, sales, or customer service-oriented roles.
• The ability to build and nurture relationships with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, and community leaders.
• Strong goal setting and achievement capabilities related to admissions and enrollment.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion when evaluating admission candidates.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, complemented by strong oral and written communication abilities.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Commitment to maintain confidentiality and handling sensitive information responsibly.
• Strong sense of humor and humility.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• 7 weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year including vacation and holidays
• 100% undergraduate tuition discount for dependents after one year of service