Admission Counselor I

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

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Job Summary

Under general direction, is responsible to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll academically qualified traditional or post-traditional students in accordance with the philosophy of the University; keeps frequent contact with students, and parents and counselors if applicable; demonstrates understanding and sensitivity to the needs of all students; performs duties in accordance with the values of a Jesuit, liberal arts education.  Overnight travel required.

The Saint Louis University Office of Admission is committed to cultivating and preserving a diverse culture of inclusion and connectedness and welcomes individuals from all different backgrounds to apply.

Job Duties

• Establishes and maintains an informational, active communication system with either traditional high school or college students, parents and counselors, or post-traditional degree-seeking adults; counsels’ student applicants concerning admission, financial aid, career planning, and housing options if applicable. Explains, interprets, and provides outreach to students regarding the FAFSA and financial aid awards.

• Identifies, recruits, and enrolls prospective students in a designated market; manages a recruitment territory; develops recruitment strategies; plans and arranges all phases of regional and local travel; conducts office-based contact by mail and phone with students, and parents if applicable; may make reservations.

• Reads, interprets, and evaluates students’ academic credentials and makes admission/denial decisions; assists with scholarship appropriation.

• Participates as an active member of the recruitment team; assists with special programs and research projects; participates in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies; composes routine letters; compiles data for reports; maintains calendar; processes applications; schedules appointments; maintains confidential files; prepares position papers/reports; inputs/retrieves data on information system software; assists with making hiring recommendations; plans work and establishes priorities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

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• Verbal and written communication skills

• Effective presentation skills

• Planning and organizational skills

• Basic research skills

• Ability to provide a high level of customer service

• Ability to operate personal computer with various software programs

• Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures

• Ability to maintain schedules

• Ability to demonstrate self-direction and motivation

• Ability to work effectively in a team setting

• Willingness to travel/drive and work which can include some evenings, weekends and overnights nights

• Ability to handle stress due to travel multitask and adapt

• Ability to build relationships with and recruit a diverse population of students in all parts of the United States.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

The annual base starting salary for this position is $47,500.

Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae.  You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.

Function

Admissions

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.