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Purdue University Fort Wayne is hiring an Admissions Counselor. The role involves engaging prospective students through outreach and personalized communication, guiding them through the admissions process, and maintaining relationships with secondary markets to promote the university's programs.

Highlights

Identify and recruit prospective students via high school visits, college fairs, and community events.
Provide information on academic programs, admissions requirements, financial aid, scholarships, and campus life.
Engage prospects through calls, texts, and CRM-supported communication.
Maintain detailed records in CRM systems and cultivate relationships with high school counselors and families.
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of relevant admissions, sales, or recruitment experience required.
Proficiency in CRM platforms and strong communication and interpersonal skills needed.
Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to travel, including evenings and weekends.
Annual salary is $43,276.08.
Benefits include free tuition through Purdue University Global, fee remission for Purdue degrees, insurance from day one, and generous paid time off.
Position requires background, misconduct, and motor vehicle records checks; no employment authorization sponsorship provided.

Admissions Counselor Full Description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

Purdue University Fort Wayne is currently seeking a fulltime, onsite Admissions Counselor in Admissions. The Admissions Counselor serves as a key member of the Purdue University Fort Wayne Office of Admissions, responsible for engaging prospective students and guiding them through the admissions process from inquiry to enrollment. The annual salary for this position is $43,276.08.

Primary Responsibilities:

Identify, recruit, and yield prospective students through outreach such as high school visits, college fairs, campus events, and community engagements.
Provide personalized information about academic programs, admissions requirements, financial aid, scholarships, and campus life to prospective students and families.
Implement call, text, and interactive communication to engage prospective students.
Maintain detailed reports in the CRM system.
Cultivate and maintain collaborate relationships with secondary markets; including high school guidance counselors, students and families.
Promote the University’s programs.
Offer personalized support throughout the admissions process.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience in admissions, sales, recruitment, or related fields within higher education.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in CRM systems and other technology platforms for communication and data management.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and support to prospective students and families.
Must be able to travel throughout the assigned territory, requiring some evenings and weekends.
Must have a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Higher Education experience.

Benefits:

Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
Insurance starts on first day of employment.
Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
A Motor Vehicle Records check will be required for this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA

FLSA Status

Exempt

Original Job Description

Join Purdue University Fort Wayne:

Primary Responsibilities:

Identify, recruit, and yield prospective students through outreach such as high school visits, college fairs, campus events, and community engagements.
Provide personalized information about academic programs, admissions requirements, financial aid, scholarships, and campus life to prospective students and families.
Implement call, text, and interactive communication to engage prospective students.
Maintain detailed reports in the CRM system.
Cultivate and maintain collaborate relationships with secondary markets; including high school guidance counselors, students and families.
Promote the University’s programs.
Offer personalized support throughout the admissions process.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
2 years of experience in admissions, sales, recruitment, or related fields within higher education.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in CRM systems and other technology platforms for communication and data management.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service and support to prospective students and families.
Must be able to travel throughout the assigned territory, requiring some evenings and weekends.
Must have a valid driver’s license and remain in compliance with the Purdue University Motor Vehicle Records Check policy.

Preferred Qualifications:

Higher Education experience.

Benefits:

Free tuition through Purdue University Global.
Fee remission for a traditional Purdue degree for yourself, your spouse, and your child(ren).
Insurance starts on first day of employment.
Generous Paid Time Off – additional PTO in December.
Additional benefit information: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/benewell/

Additional Information:

Resumes and cover letters that contain portraits or personal information are not permitted.
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A background check and misconduct screen will be required for employment in this position.
A Motor Vehicle Records check will be required for this position.

Purdue Fort Wayne is an EEO/AA

FLSA Status

Exempt

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