Admission Counselor - Trine University : Job Details

The position is responsible for the development and implementation of a specific inquiry cultivation program. The Admission Counselor works collaboratively in the overall planning and operations of the University's admissions, including strategic recruitment planning, marketing, and policy/communication development, along with coordinating recruitment-related programs. This is an on-campus position that requires some weekends and evenings. Other duties may be assigned by the Director or Vice President.

• Inquiry Management: Oversee territory-specific inquiry populations, guiding prospects through the admissions funnel to generate pre-awards, visits, applications, and admits.
• Pre-Award Process and Communication Plans: Support pre-award processes, group visit follow-ups, and communication plans for inquiries.
• Student Engagement: Participate in tele-counseling, deliver presentations on the university and financial aid, attend college fairs, conduct high school visits, and follow up with applicants.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships and execute follow-up activities aligned with strategic enrollment goals.
• Data Analysis: Collect, analyze, and utilize data on market trends, prospects, applicants, admitted, and enrolled students to improve recruitment efforts.
• Collaboration: Partner with staff to plan, implement, and evaluate programs aimed at enrolling a diverse and talented student body.
• Marketing Strategy: Develop an annual marketing plan to convert inquiries into applications.
• Reporting: Prepare and review necessary reports.
• Flexibility: Perform other duties as assigned.
• Territory Management: Explain admissions decisions and university policies to parents and students, highlighting exceptions as needed.
• Daily Tasks: Review applicant files, manage upgrades, and handle major changes within the territory.

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.

Trine University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Life Insurance: Voluntary options and an employer-paid policy valued at 1.5 times annual salary.
• Financial Insurance: Employer-paid Long Term Disability and voluntary Short-Term Disability, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness options.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Retirement: After one year of full-time service, eligible for a 5% employer contribution and up to an additional 5% employer match.
• Education: After six months, benefits for employee, spouse, and dependents are available.

The salary is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Trine University is an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, genetic information, citizenship, military status, or other protected categories. The university complies with legal obligations to provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and religious beliefs.