About Job

Company Description

Northwest Suburban College (NWSC) is a non-profit institution specializing in high-quality healthcare education and accelerated programs. Our mission is to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in today's competitive healthcare industry. We are dedicated to providing a supportive academic environment that fosters growth and career advancement for our students. Our campus is located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.

Job Overview

The Admissions Counselor plays a vital role in supporting the institution’s student recruitment initiatives and managing administrative tasks that contribute to the efficiency of the office. This role involves coordinating recruitment activities, managing communication with prospective students, and enrollment/orientation activity. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and capable of handling multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.

Duties

Admissions Outreach and Enrollment

· Assist with the student recruitment and retention process, from initial outreach to enrollment and onboarding.

· Promote the institution’s programs through various communication channels, including email, phone, social media, and in-person outreach.

· Respond to inquiries from prospective students, providing detailed information about admissions processes, program offerings, and campus life.

· Manage incoming phone calls and emails related to student inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

· Maintain relationships with prospective students, keeping them informed about needed documents, application deadlines and upcoming events.

· Ensure a positive experience for visitors and prospective students during visits, tours and events, providing support and answering questions as needed.

Student Recruitment:

· Coordinate and participate in recruitment events, such as orientation, campus tours, open houses, and college fairs.

· Assist with the preparation and distribution of recruitment materials, including brochures, flyers, and promotional content.

Administrative Support:

· Collaborate and provide general administrative support to the admissions and recruitment teams, including managing schedules, coordinating meetings, and handling office communications.

· Organize and maintain student records, databases, and other recruitment-related documents.

· Assist in generating reports related to student recruitment metrics and enrollment data.

Education:

· Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience:

· Previous experience or interest in student recruitment, admissions, or administrative roles, preferably in an educational setting.

· Sales Experience

· Relationship Management Experience

Salary:

· $42,000 per year plus benefits available after probationary period.

Skills:

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.