Admission Counselor

Title: Admission Counselor

VP Area: Admissions

Department: Admissions

Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday

Telework Availability: On-campus Position

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30 hours)

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Job Purpose:

Exciting Opportunity Awaits – Join Us as an Admissions Counselor at Gonzaga University! Are you ready to embark on a thrilling career journey? As an Admission Counselor you'll be at the forefront of our dynamic admissions process, playing a pivotal role in identifying, mentoring, and recruiting exceptional candidates who align with our mission. What makes this role stand out? Travel Adventures: Do you love travel? This role will allow for adventures throughout the West! As part of your role, you'll attend recruitment conferences and fairs and lead admissions events, providing you with the opportunity to explore new places and meet brilliant minds from across the United States.

Networking Galore: Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of potential new students at high schools and community colleges where you will be assigned responsibility for a specific geographical region. You'll have the chance to connect with individuals who share your passion for education and innovation. Expand your network, gain insights, and contribute to the growth of Gonzaga University.

Team Excellence: You won't be navigating this journey alone! Join our amazing team of dedicated individuals, including faculty program directors, deans, and other campus partners. Together, we'll empower you with the support and resources needed for your success. We're more than a team; we're a community that thrives on collaboration.

Diverse Opportunities Await: This isn't just a job; it's a chance to make an impact across various graduate markets and audiences.

Ready to be part of something extraordinary? Apply now and be a key player in achieving our institutional goal of strong enrollments at Gonzaga University!

Essential Functions:

• 30% - Prospective Student Review
  • Independently read and evaluate student applications using independent judgment to effectively analyze applications for admission.
  • Interview candidates for admission, providing information about the University and admission procedures.
  • Maintain relationships with secondary school officials, prospective students and their parents/guardians.
  • Responsible for extensive email and phone follow-up. - (Essential)

• 30% - Recruitment Travel and Special Events
  • Represent the University at high school visits, college fairs and other events, advising prospective students and high school and college personnel regarding admission policies and procedures.
  • Utilize independent judgment as agents of the University, representing the mission of the University at all times.
  • Involved in on and off campus special events such as open houses, college fairs, admitted student weekends, summer send-offs.
  • Travel approximately three (3) months of each year, but the times are concentrated in September, October, November, March and April, with small trips in the outlying months.
  • When traveling, visit high schools and/or community colleges, attend evening fairs and college programs, interview prospective students, host receptions for accepted students. - (Essential)

• 30% - Project Management
  • Manage, at minimum, one project in support of recruitment and admission activities.
  • Create a project timeline, manages a budget when necessary, executes the project, monitors progress, and analyzes outcomes, recommending changes for the future. - (Essential)

• Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department

Educational Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree

Years of Related Experience Requirement:

1 year

In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.

Certifications and/or Licensures:

Drivers license in good standing

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent writing, public speaking, and communication skills
• Strong Analytical skills, including understanding data, trends and making decisions based on those
• Strong organizational skills, ability to effectively manage applications, deadlines and events
• Demonstrated professionalism when communicating and collaborating with diverse groups of people
• Ability and willingness to work some evenings and weekends
• Ability and willingness to travel locally and domestically (via car and air)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate of Gonzaga University highly preferred.
• Experience working with high school and/or college students.
• Interest in working with groups under-represented in higher education.
• Familiarity with Gonzaga University in terms of its goals, mission, etc.
• Bilingual

Physical & On-Campus Requirements:

In-Office Presence - Ability to work on-site in typical office setting and participate in in-person meetings with colleagues: 5 days/week

Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period: Often (50%-75% of time)

Walking - Ability to move about on foot to accomplish tasks: Often (50%-75% of time)

Lifting/Carrying - Ability to move or transport objects up to a specified weight (e.g., 50 pounds): Rarely (1%-49% of time)

Attention to Detail - Ability to focus on detailed tasks for extended periods: Daily (>75% of time)

Problem-Solving - Ability to identify and resolve issues effectively: Daily (>75% of time)

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to offer for this position: $20.39 - 22.63

Pay Range:

Minimum Salary (Non-Exempt): $20.39

Midpoint Salary (Non-Exempt): $25.48

Maximum Salary (Non-Exempt): $30.57

Is this position eligible for relocation reimbursement or a signing bonus?: False