North Park University

Admissions Counselor

Chicago, Illinois, United States

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About the role

Recruit, counsel, and guide prospective undergraduate students from inquiry through enrollment using a relationship-driven approach.
Represent North Park University's mission and values, articulating its Christian identity, academic offerings, and commitment to student success.
Represent the University at open houses, visit programs, and special events, including those held on evenings and weekends.

Build and maintain strategic partnerships with counselors, youth leaders, and community influencers to generate and convert prospective student interest.
Plan and manage travel to high schools, churches, college fairs, and community organizations to build a strong and diverse prospect pipeline.
Deliver engaging presentations and consultations, including information sessions, financial aid overviews, and individualized appointments.
Manage communications with prospects through phone, email, and virtual platforms, ensuring timely, accurate, and personalized follow-up.
Maintain accurate CRM records and track recruitment activity to support data-informed decision-making and goal attainment.
Collaborate with faculty and campus partners to highlight academic programs and enhance recruitment efforts.
Willingness to travel extensively and manage logistics, including transporting and setting up recruitment materials.
Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Cultivate meaningful relationships with prospective students, families, counselors, and community partners, reflecting the University's commitment to personal attention and care.

Bachelor's degree required
master's degree preferred.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Knowledge of or ability to quickly learn and effectively communicate financial aid and scholarship processes.
Comfort with frequent travel, including air and car travel.
Proficiency with standard office technology and systems (e.g., email, CRM platforms, or similar tools).
Valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Duties and Responsibilities Develop and execute territory recruitment strategies and outreach plans in collaboration with admissions leadership to meet annual enrollment goals.

Mission The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.
Vision Building on our core institutional identity-Christian, city-centered, intercultural-our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.

About North Park Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world.
North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States.
It is nine miles from downtown Chicago.
The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city - a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home.

This listing is sourced directly from North Park University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.