Admissions Counselor
Summary
Recruit and counsel prospective students for Ripon College, guiding them through applications and financial aid while managing a territory and attending events.
Ripon College is accepting applications for the position of Admissions Counselor. Reporting to the Director of Admissions and Strategy, this position serves as a key member of the first-year recruitment team. This position is primarily responsible for serving as a territory recruitment manager to achieve enrollment goals.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: May include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
- Manage a recruitment territory to meet and exceed individual and team enrollment goals.
- Proactively engage with prospective students and families through various channels, including, but not limited to, phone, text, email, video, and in-person meetings, to build relationships.
- Guide students through the application process to assess both match and fit for their educational and personal goals.
- Counsel students and families on college costs and affordability, including how to apply for scholarships and financial aid.
- Cultivate and sustain relationships with high school counselors, teachers, coaches, and educational consultants to build a strong network for recruitment.
- Represent Ripon College by delivering engaging in-person and virtual presentations, conducting interviews, and attending college fairs and other recruitment events.
- Conduct a holistic review of applications, carefully evaluating academic materials to assess a candidate's potential and fit for the college. Application materials are reviewed digitally within the Slate admission and document management system; evaluation of applicants is done by completing forms within that system.
- Manage your recruitment efforts by completing regular reports on projections, travel, and recruitment activities.
- Travel extensively, up to 6 weeks per year, to visit high schools, attend events, and conduct interviews, with evening and weekend work required as needed.
- Collaborate with the Campus Visit Coordinator and team to support and assist with on-campus visits, presentations, interviews, and large-scale events.