Admission Counselor IFounded 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.Job SummaryThe Admission Counselor I supports the institution's enrollment goals by engaging with prospective students and their families throughout the admissions process. This position is responsible to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll academically qualified traditional or non-traditional students in accordance with the philosophy of the University. This position involves recruitment travel, application review, event planning, and counseling students on the admissions process, academic offerings, and campus life.Primary Job ResponsibilitiesEstablishes and maintains an informational, active communication system with either traditional high school or college students, parents and counselors, or post-traditional degree-seeking adultsCounsels student applicants concerning admission, financial aid, career planning, and housing options; explains, interprets, and provides outreach to students regarding the FAFSA and financial aid awardsIdentifies, recruits, and enrolls prospective students in a designated market; manages a recruitment territory; develops recruitment strategiesPlans 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 reservationsReads, interprets, and evaluates students' academic credentials and makes admission/denial decisions; assists with scholarship appropriationParticipates as an active member of the recruitment team; assists with special programs and research projects; participates in the development and implementation of enrollment strategiesPerform various administrative tasks, to include composing routine letters, compiling data for reports, maintaining calendars, processing applications, scheduling appointments, maintains confidential files, prepares position papers/reports, inputs/retrieves data on information system software, etc.Performs other duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesInterpersonal/human relations skillsVerbal and written communication skillsEffective presentation skillsPlanning and organizational skillsBasic research skillsAbility to operate personal computer with various software programsAbility to learn and apply institutional policies and proceduresAbility to maintain schedulesAbility to demonstrate self-direction and motivationAbility to work effectively in a team settingAbility to travel/drive and work on weekends and nightsAbility to handle stress due to travelAbility to multi-task and deal with competing prioritiesAbility to build relationships with and recruit a diverse population of students in all parts of the United StatesAbility to maintain confidential informationMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degreeApplicants must have a valid driver's license and maintain active personal car insurance throughout the duration of employmentAbility to rent a car, fly, ability to book a hotel for overnight travel, and ability to travel locallySalary and BenefitsSalary for Admission Counselor I ($47,500), plus benefits including vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program and wellness program.HoursScheduled Weekly Hours: 40Equal Opportunity StatementSaint 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. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.#J-18808-Ljbffr