Admission Counselor

Admissions First Year Strategy

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Department Summary:

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

Job Summary:

The Office of Admission seeks a dynamic individual to join our team as an Admission Counselor. The person in this role will manage an assigned recruitment territory and assist in achieving the student recruitment and enrollment objectives for the university. They will represent Drake University to a variety of constituents, including prospective students and their families, school counselors, and more. This position requires regular travel to the assigned recruitment territory in order to attend college fairs, visit high schools, host admission events, and meet individually with prospective students.

An 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 on connecting and building relationships with others. This person should have a keen attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a drive to meet established goals.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Has obtained a Bachelor's Degree

- Has a current driver's license and the ability to be insured by the university's insurance carrier

Preferred Qualifications:

- Outstanding communication skills, especially in regard to writing and presentations

- Experience working in admissions or higher education valued but not required

- Experience working in recruitment or other relationship-based positions valued but not required

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.

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.

15% - Meet with prospective students and families during visits to Drake University. These meetings may occur in either individual or group settings.

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.

5% - Create standard and ad-hoc reports and queries from admission/registration databases. Use data to make informed decisions about recruitment in territory.

5% - Serve as a key member of the admissions team in supporting its commitment to Drake’s mission and core values. Provide excellent customer service and support to current and prospective students. Help plan and execute admission events, strategies, trainings, and initiatives. Serve on standing and ad hoc committees as directed. Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter.

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If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email [email protected]

A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background chekc.

Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

 

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Benefits Overview | Drake University.

 

One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Benefits Overview | Drake University.

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 of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments.

STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

 

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. Learn more about why Drake is an exceptional place to work: An Exceptional Working Environment | Drake University

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; email: [email protected]) 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.