Admission Counselor – 999170 – HigherEdJobs

Title: Admission Counselor – 999170

Position Number: 999170

Unit/Department: Admissions & Enrollment

FTE: 1.0 FTE

Salary:
$44,000/yr

Department Summary:

Drake University’s Office of Admission is responsible for enrolling
the University’s undergraduate. Lead by the Dean of Admission and in collaboration with a team of talented professionals, this department
recruits future Bulldogs (students, not actual bulldogs) from within Iowa and across the United States.

Job
Summary:

The Office of Admission seeks a dynamic individual to join their amazing team. We are hiring for an Admission
Counselor to manage an assigned recruitment territory and assist in achieving the student recruitment and enrollment objectives for the
university. The Admission Counselor will represent Drake University to a variety of constituents including prospective students and parents,
school counselors, and others. This position requires some travel to the assigned territory to meet with students, their families, and high
school counselors. The Admission Counselor will work with students through the entire recruitment process, from inquiry to matriculation. We
are looking for someone with outstanding communication skills; who thrives connecting and building relationships with others; and has a keen
attention to detail, positive attitude, and a drive to meet established goals.

Minimum Qualifications:
*
Baccalaureate Degree
* Knowledge of specialized principles or techniques normally obtained through a four-year college/university
academic program or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program directly related to the type of work being performed
* A current
Driver’s License and the ability to be insured by the University’s insurance carrier required.

Preferred
Qualifications:
* Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
* Attention to detail
* A drive to meet
established goals

Job Duties:

• 55% – Manage assigned recruitment territory to achieve enrollment goals.
  Responsibilities include recruitment travel in territory, building relationships with various constituencies in the territory, and report
  generation. The admission counselor will also assist in the development, promotion, and execution of a variety of admission recruitment
  events and activities, both in-person and virtually. Additionally, the admission counselor will participate in the evaluation of
  applications from their territory. – (Essential)
• 15% – Manage communication within assigned recruitment territory. This can include
  the creation of messaging, receipt and response to phone calls, emails, social media, and other information requests. – (Essential)
• 15% – Meet with prospective students and families during visits to Drake University. These meetings may occur in either individual or
  group settings. – (Essential)
• 5% – Assist in the development of and participate in activities related to public relations and
  recruitment of prospective students. In addition, provide an evaluation of admission/marketing plans, policies and strategies. -
  (Essential)
• 5% – Create standard and ad-hoc reports and queries from admission/registration databases. Use data to make informed
  decisions about territory. – (Essential)
• 5% – Serve as a key member of the Admissions team in supporting its commitment to Drake’s
  mission and core values; providing excellent customer service and support to current and prospective students; and helping plan and execute
  Admission Office events, strategies, trainings, and initiatives. Serve on standing and ad hoc committees, as directed. Perform other duties,
  as assigned. – (Essential)

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants should complete the online
application and submit a cover letter and resume.

Review of Applications Begins:

Review of applications will
begin immediately. This position will remain posted until filled.

For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of
recommendation confirming the candidate’s scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate’s satisfactory passing of a
teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each
applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.

About Drake:
Drake University is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines,
Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all
members of the campus community-faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a
close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake
University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically
committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees.

All positions at Drake
provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares
students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at
Drake:
At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences-we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the
benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive,
and welcoming workplace. In fact, the celebration of diversity and inclusion are embedded in our Core Values. Learn more about our DEI commitment and efforts here.

We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and
perspectives. If you are a member of a socially or historically underrepresented or marginalized group or you have actively demonstrated a
commitment to diversity and inclusion, we strongly encourage you to apply. If you are a member of one of the equity groups identified by
applicable law, we encourage you to self-identify, where requested in our online application system.

Drake University is committed to
providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with
disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application
process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; e: jobs@drake.edu)
and let us know how we can assist you.

At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an
equal opportunity employer. We stand firmly against discrimination including on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion,
age, disability, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any
characteristic protected by law.