Admissions Counselor

Institution: University of Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Classification: Full-time/12-month/Exempt

Department: Admissions

Reports To: Director of Admissions

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Admissions Counselor at the University of Sioux Falls is the primary representative of the campus community to students, guidance counselors, parents, churches, and alumni. The counselor’s function is to market and present the University’s programs accurately, positively, thoroughly, and in a professional manner. Successful performance will be determined by the quality and the number of students who enroll and complete their educational programs at the university.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Territory manager for assigned states, programs, and schools includes but is not limited to cultivating relationships with prospective students and their families throughout the recruitment process by developing goals and strategies; overseeing assigned territory; developing travel plans; scheduling visits; presenting university programs, features and benefits and visiting homes, schools, and churches.
• Communicate regularly with prospective students and their families via telephone, email, text, and mail throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Plan, coordinate, and attend special events such as planning days, college fairs, youth rallies, sporting events, and church meetings within the territory as the or one of the University of Sioux Falls representatives collaborating with the faculty, staff, prospective and current students to help organize visits for individuals and groups.
• Partner with other offices in all affairs dealing with the Office of Admissions by participating in planning/strategy sessions, attending departmental and university meetings, and fully participating in special projects of Admissions (Campus Preview Days, Accepted Student Days, Athletic Visit Days, Honors Program Events and New Student Registration).
• Partner with the Student Services division of the University by understanding housing requirements, immunization requirements, and housing application deadlines while relaying important dates and information to their new and prospective students.
• Partner with the Financial Aid division of the University by keeping updated on changes and updates in Financial Aid regularly, understanding the USF scholarship program, working as a contact between student and financial aid, and relaying appropriate and correct information of financial assistance as needed.
• Understand and articulate the goals and Christian mission of the University, representing the University to churches, summer camps, youth rallies, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to articulate Christian commitment
• Demonstrated attention to detail and organization with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Pleasant and responsive to student needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; will be speaking in front of large and small groups.

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and Word, as well as telephone, fax, printer

• Ability to lift and carry weights of 30 pounds.
• Demonstrated commitment to higher education at a Christian university and a strong desire to assist students in understanding the mission and programs of the university.
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to pass a background check.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends and travel frequently during the fall and spring semesters.

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants should provide a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information for a minimum of three professional references.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS

The University of Sioux Falls is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes including veterans and individuals with disabilities.