Admission Counselor

1 week ago


Jacksonville, Florida, United States Illinois College Full time $43,000 - $50,000
Job Details Job Location: Illinois College - Jacksonville, IL 62650 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: Day

The Nursing Admission Counselor is responsible for implementing programs and activities designed to enroll new students in Illinois College's nursing program. As a member of the Enrollment team, counselors participate in a full range of recruitment and admission efforts including individual meetings, event programming, group presentations, application review, partnership development, and affinity building.

Essential Functions

The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

  • Counsel prospective nursing students and their families as they seek to learn about the value of an Illinois College education. 
  • Realize an assigned recruitment goal for nursing enrollment. 
  • Meet weekly goals for counselor-initiated completed contacts. Respond to in-person, phone and electronic admissions inquiries in a timely manner and at times that are appropriate for different time zones. 
  • Collaborate across multiple departments to execute recruitment strategies to rapidly grow nursing program enrollment.  
  • Assist with on- and off-campus recruiting events and conduct information sessions. 
  • Provide enlightened hospitality to create lasting connections with prospective nursing students, families and external constituencies. 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree, required. 
  • Experience working in a healthcare setting is a plus. 
  • Dynamic public speaker with excellent writing and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative working relationships, engage in creative problem-solving, and extend enlightened hospitality when working with others. 
  • Intercultural competence and the ability to work with diverse populations
  • Must be willing to work evenings and weekends with advanced notice
  • Must have a valid driver's license and evidence of insurability
  • Must be able to lift and carry 30 pounds, reach above shoulders, bend at the waist, stand for extended periods of time. 

Additional Job Details:

Job Title: Nursing Admission Counselor

Department: Office of Admission

Reports to: Director of Recruitment and Outreach

Status: Full Time, Salaried, 12 month

Date Last Revised: May 2025

Salary Range: $43,000 - $50,000

Benefits Information: To view benefit information related to this position, please visit:

About Illinois College:

Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.



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