Admissions Counselor

About Christian Brothers University:

CBU is committed to creating and maintaining a rigorous and enriching learning experience for our students by providing them the best instruction and support by a superior faculty and staff. CBU encourages opportunities to celebrate diversity in an environment that prepares our students to be global citizens. CBU is an attractive and safe campus environment, and it is quite possibly one of the friendliest campuses anywhere.

If you would like to contribute to these hallmarks of a CBU education, please consider applying for our faculty or staff vacancies through these current employment opportunities.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting, admitting, and enrolling a diverse and talented student body. Within this respective role, the chosen candidate will have general admission duties, while being mindful of developing and implementing targeted outreach to a specified population.

Key Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with the Director of Admissions develop, plan, and manage all aspects of undergraduate recruitment within a designated territory. This will include building relationships with key high school counselors and coordinating with targeted community organizations and school districts.
• Counsel prospective students face-to-face, by phone, text and email regarding their application status. Maintaining a strong commitment to interacting respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds is key.
• Preserve a general understanding of each academic School as it relates to the University's academic majors and help prospective and accepted students navigate important deadlines such as financial aid and enrollment to the University.
• Process applications and update records to ensure accurate and proper student status within the University's systems. This is to include the Admissions CRM and Student Information Systems.
• Be familiar with all University policies and procedures with key campus partners such as Financial Aid, Registrar, and Student Flourishing.
• Enthusiastically and professionally represent the University at all on-campus and off-campus recruitment events including (but not limited to) information sessions, Preview and Open Houses, Scholarship and Admitted Student Days.
• Deliver and facilitate admission presentations to large and small groups. This would also include off-campus presentations at high schools or community-based organizations.  
• Use data and current trends to strategically manage assigned territory.
• Collaborate with Admissions staff and with campus personnel to maintain a congenial working environment.
• Perform all duties as needed or assigned by the Director of Admissions or senior leadership team.

Requirements:

Education, Skillset and Additional Qualifications:

The successful candidate will demonstrate the highest level of customer service and collaboration with preference to individuals who have experience in collegiate recruitment, academic advising or student services. As a member of the Undergraduate Admissions team, working in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment will be a key component of the position, while maintaining the ability to multi-task. The Admission Counselor will display a strong commitment to understanding the importance of teamwork, but recognize that many tasks require autonomy and independent thinking. Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated a commitment to working with students who identify as first-generation, diverse backgrounds or underrepresented populations. Further preference given to any applicant that has experience working with client relation management tools (Slate) or student information systems (Banner), although not required. A bachelor's degree is required. Excellent communication skills, strong organizational and analytical skills are also essential. This position will also require work outside the traditional business hours (8:00AM to 4:30PM) including some weekends. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel.

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to travel

Preferred:

• Experience in Slate and/or Banner
• Experience in secondary or higher education roles

Additional Information:

Christian Brothers University is a Catholic university in the student-centered tradition of the De La Salle Christian Brothers. CBU fosters academic excellence in a range of programs to prepare students from all faiths and backgrounds for careers and lives informed by the Lasallian values of faith, service, and community.  
 
Christian Brothers University offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending, retirement pension plan, 403(b), and both undergraduate and graduate tuition waiver plans. CBU also offers tuition waivers for dependents of employees and participates in the Tuition Exchange Program, a reciprocal scholarship exchange program for family members of full-time faculty and staff.  
 
Christian Brothers University offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment, regardless of sex, age, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national and ethnic origin or disability. 

Application Instructions:

Please complete the online application and provide a cover letter, resume/CV, and the names and contact information of three references with your application.