Admissions Counselor
- Employer
- Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Support Staff, School Guidance Counselor
Job Details
Professional
5/9/2021
DePaul College Prep
DePaul College Prep
Title of Position: Admissions Counselor
Job Type: Full Time
Starting Date: Immediate
DePaul College Prep seeks a collaborative, energetic and dynamic professional to join its Admissions Department as an Admissions Counselor and to help shape our rapidly growing enrollment. This individual will work closely with colleagues in the Admissions Office to build relationships with and recruit prospective students and families to join the DePaul College Prep community. This individual will report to the Director of Admissions and also interact with the Office of the President, Office of the Principal, Advancement, Finance and Counseling departments throughout the admissions recruitment process. At all times, this individual will represent DePaul College Prep's Vincentian Catholic values.
Primary Role and Responsibilities
- In conjunction with entire Admissions department, help plan and host recruitment events on campus including open houses, campus tours, shadow days and related events which include occasional evenings and weekends
- Attend open houses and recruitment events at area elementary schools and make presentations as a representative of DePaul College Prep. Includes occasional evenings and weekends
- Attend local athletic contests, social and arts events for elementary school students and make presentations as a representative of DePaul College Prep. Includes occasional evenings and weekends
- Assist in creation of written communications to prospective students and families and print materials including the Admissions viewbook, posters, brochures, social media and website presence
- Utilize admissions database to input, manage and track pipeline of prospective students
Key characteristics
- High energy
- Team player
- Willingness to pitch in and go above and beyond to get the job done professionally and well
- Polished public speaker
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing
- Competent creator of responsible social media content for digital marketing
- Familiarity with or experience working in Catholic or private schools
- Exhibits cultural competence and understands the importance of a culturally diverse student body
- Ability to use technology to support the data collection aspect of the enrollment process through creation and use of databases, spreadsheets and other technology tools
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree
- Experience in recruitment, marketing, or related fields
- Knowledge of office systems: MS-Office Suite preferred
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Commitment to collaborative and strategic approach
- High energy
- Strong proficiency in writing content that is clear, engaging and grammatically correct
- Demonstrated ability to consistently meet deadlines
- Proven track record in relationship building with both internal and external audiences
- Dedication to DePaul College Prep's mission, vision and core values
Position reports to:
Director of Admissions
Benefits:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Vacation and holiday policy
403B Plan
ABOUT DEPAUL COLLEGE PREP
DePaul College Prep is a co-ed Vincentian Catholic college prep high school with an enrollment of 723 students. DePaul Prep was founded 7 years ago by trustees and administrators of DePaul University. Enrollment has grown dramatically each year and is expected to be 900 students in August 2021. Located in the Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago, and operating in academic partnership with DePaul University, DePaul College Prep is grounded in its mission, vision and core values.
OUR MISSION
DePaul College Prep, in partnership with DePaul University, is a Vincentian, Catholic community that provides a rigorous college prep education. Guided by our core values of Faith, Respect, Excellence,Service and Health, we educate young adults of Chicago to think independently, pursue intellectual excellence, practice compassion, and value all individuals as children of God.
OUR VISION
We strive to create an educated, compassionate, and just world, one student at a time.
Company
The Archdiocese of Chicago School System is the largest Catholic school system in the United States. It is the largest private school system in the country. It serves the city of Chicago as well as Cook and Lake Counties, has approximately 70,000 students in its approximately 200 schools. The AOC schools have been the recipient of the greatest number of Blue Ribbon Awards of any school system in the nation. Our Catholic Schools are a living response to the church’s mission and they work with parents/guardians as partners in the academic education and faith development of their children. AOC Catholic Schools are accredited by the Archdiocese and the State of Illinois.
- Website
- https://www.applitrack.com/archchicago/onlineapp/
- Telephone
- 312-534-5231
- Location
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835 N. Rush
Chicago
IL
60611
US
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