Admissions Counselor- IL- Admissions

Summary

The Admissions Counselor reports directly to the Director of Admission and is primarily responsible for advising and counseling prospective students. The Admission Counselor will assist with all aspects of the admission cycle including reviewing applications and making admission recommendations. The incumbent will be required to represent Midwestern University at national, regional, and local recruitment events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise and counsel prospective students
• Provide detailed knowledge of all admissions processes and requirements for all programs
• Review applications, evaluate credentials, and recommend admissions decisions
• Represent Midwestern University at national, regional, and local recruitment events
• Provide formal program presentations to various groups and organizations
• Maintain and update applicate records
• Prepare and disseminate weekly and yearly reports
• Coordinate and facilitate on-campus interview days for all MWU programs
• Communicate with all programs and departments on campus
• Collaborate with program directors, faculty and staff
• Serve as admissions liaison/specialist for assigned MWU programs
• Provide campus tours and information sessions
• Assist with the matriculation process for new students
• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The individual must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required; Master’s degree in Higher Education Administration preferred. Must have at least one year of professional office experience with strong customer service skills. Prior experience working within a higher education setting or an admissions department is preferred. Experience working with college admissions software is preferred. Ability to work some evenings may be required. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to provide accurate and concise information.

The ideal candidate will have excellent customer service, organizational time-management, and problem-solving skills. The ability to multi-task and self-initiate with minimal supervision. Possess computer and technical skills including expertise with all Microsoft Office software and database management. Must represent MWU in a professional manner and work within a diverse academic community.                

Computer Skills                                               

Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). 

Language Skills                                                

Intermediate skills:  Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability                                             

Intermediate skills:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mathematical Ability

Intermediate skills:  Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interests, commissions and proportions, percentages, area, circumference and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds and regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois, and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech-language pathology, biomedical sciences, and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the healthcare team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long-term disability, and pet insurance. We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care accounts. We offer a work-life balance with a competitive time off package including paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days. We offer a 403(b)-retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, childcare subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection, and an employee assistance program. Wellness is important to us, and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility.

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws, including 41 C.F.R. 60-1.4(a), 250.5(a), 300.5(a) and 741.5(a). Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.