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Admissions Counselor

 

Application Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021

Function of Position:  Responsible to the Vice President of Admissions and Marketing for recruitment of students who will develop and succeed in the Bethany Lutheran College environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Arrange high school visits with high school counselors; take appropriate admission materials, visit students, and maintain follow-up communication with counselors and students.

2. Attend scheduled college fairs; prepare booth and materials; visit with students and answer questions.

3. Maintain student data in computer system and personal logs and follow-up with appropriate correspondence to prospective students and parents via mail, e-mail, or phone.

4. Be prepared to travel by car and/or plane to destinations as required by schedule.

5. Set up and facilitate on-line communication with students (email, CRM).

6. Represent College in a variety of on- and off-campus events and functions. Prepare and make presentations representing Admissions to various groups as required.

7. Attend professional meetings; read professional materials to develop and maintain up-to-date recruiting philosophies.

8. Manage the tele center of BLC student callers to prospective students.

9. Perform other related duties/responsibilities as appropriate or assigned by the Vice President of Admissions and Marketing or Associate Director of Admissions.

 

Qualifications:

  • Willingness to support mission of Bethany Lutheran College
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Preferred church membership in Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) or Wisconsin Evangelical Synod (WELS)
  • One year experience in field is preferred
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Able to work days, nights, and weekends
  • Able to lift, pull, and push up to 50 pounds
  • Maintain valid driver’s license

Please send all application materials to hr@blc.edu