Admissions Counselor

Position Details

Posting Summary

College Assoc Provost Enrollment Mgmt Executive Area Provost & VP Academic Affairs Department Admissions

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S1607P Job Type Full Time, Regular Pay Type Exempt/Salaried Pay Grade D Campus Location WMU-Kalamazoo - Main Campus Salary Range Pay is commensurate with qualifications and experience, combined with an excellent benefits package. Number of Vacancies multiple General Summary

• Recruits incoming first-year and transfer students with an emphasis on building relationships and providing exemplary customer service from inquiry to matriculation.

Major Duties

• Effectively recruits undergraduate students within assigned in and out-of-state territories. Ensures recruitment and enrollment goals are met or exceeded. Monitors reports and develops timely strategies to move prospective students through the enrollment funnel.
• Manages an assigned geographical territory. Identifies new opportunities and develops strategies to increase enrollment. Analyzes data and statistics to identify trends and patterns that affect recruitment. Measures effectiveness of recruitment tactics.
• Promotes the University via high school visits, college fairs and on-campus programming. Remains current with enrollment management practices and best practices in recruitment communication technologies.
• Engages in professional organizations that align with the University's goals. Participates and engages with staff development activities.
• Reads and evaluates applications to render admissions decisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution to be earned before date of hire.
• One years' relevant experience.
• Experience in admission, advising, marketing or student affairs.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel in-state and out-of-state.
• Ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends.

Desired Qualifications

• Licenses and certifications: Michigan or other state-issued driver's license (or ability to obtain by date of hire).

Special Instructions to Applicants

• External applicants should use the WMU Application.
• Internal applicants should use the WMU - Internal Application

Additional Position Information

• Terminal appointment ends 06/30/2027, with possibility for renewal. Candidate will be considered for continuing appointments as available.
• Staff Compensation System pay grades and rates are available at:https://wmich.edu/hr/staffcompensation.
• Western Michigan University offers generous benefits to its employees including health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents. To access information about the specific benefits available for this position, go to:https://www.wmich.edu/hr/enrollment-staff

Physical requirements and working conditions

• Significant travel during certain times of the year (primarily fall, but some travel in spring).
• Must be able to travel independently and navigate environments that may be encountered while traveling.
• Office or other indoor work with minimal physical demands such as occasionally lifting or moving materials less than 25 pounds.
• Work is generally performed in a well-lit, temperature-controlled indoor environment with occasional exposure to the outdoors or any number of elements.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited institution?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have one year's relevant experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in admission, advising, marketing or student affairs?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have exceptional interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the ability to travel in-state and out-of-state?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have the ability to work irregular shifts and extended hours, including evenings and weekends?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Other