Regional Admission Counselor

Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title Regional Admission Counselor

Category Administrative

Position Number

Posting Number S0001400

Location

Remote - Chicago

Open Date 09/25/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled? Yes

Job Type Full-Time

Working Hours

Position Summary

Do you love discussing goals and possibilities with students? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Are you interested in building a professional network at schools across the Midwest? If so, Roosevelt University is seeking a Regional Admission Counselor who will strengthen our partnerships throughout the Midwest, with a focus on recruitment in Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Roosevelt University has a social justice foundation, and our admissions team strives towards equity and creating access for students of all backgrounds.

This position reports to the Director of First-Year Admission. This is a remote position with an expectation of consistent regional travel for recruitment, and there is an expectation that the Counselor will attend events and meetings at our Chicago campus a few times per year. The ideal candidate would reside in, or close to, the state of Indiana.

The Regional Admission Counselor’s primary responsibility is to guide prospective students and families through the application process, which includes meeting with prospective first-year and transfer students, families, and school partners to assess academic eligibility, discuss academic offerings, and inform individuals of the Roosevelt student experience. The Counselor will manage an assigned territory of partner schools, serving as the primary point of contact for assigned school partners. The Counselor will travel and attend in-person or virtual events to recruit prospective students and will review applications for admission. Counselors also serve as an initial point of contact for post-admission processes to supplement other offices like Financial Aid Services, Academic Advising, or other student support services to ensure successful matriculation of transfer students.

Please note that remote work is possible in the following states:

• AZ
• CA
• IL
• IN
• FL
• MN
• NC
• NE
• NY
• SC
• SD
• WA
• WI

Roosevelt University offers many great benefits. Please review our benefits in further detail by clicking this link: https://rooseveltu.touchpointsonline.com/

The salary range for this position is $50,000-$52,000

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• A minimum of 1-year experience working in admissions/enrollment.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
• Ability to manage relationships both externally and within Roosevelt University.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to navigate personal and potentially difficult conversations and situations with care and tact.
• Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion when working with prospective students, family and school partners.
• Self-starter and ability to prioritize independently.
• Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• A positive and professional demeanor.
• Ability to demonstrate a commitment to service excellence by embodying Roosevelt’s core values, mission, and vision in every aspect of the role working with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Experience with database systems like a CRM or SIS to input and access individualized and general information related to recruitment and enrollment.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Years of

Experience

• Required

• 2

• Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

• Certification/Licensure Required

• Valid driver’s license and means to travel for recruitment.

• Minimum Qualifications

• See Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required section.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Slate or another CRM.

• Experience with Banner or another SIS.

• Resides in the state of Indiana.

• Equipment Operated

• Basic office equipment: desktop/laptop computer, copier/ multi-function device, fax, cellphone and landline telephone.

• Software systems: CRM (Slate), Student Information System (Banner), video conferencing (Zoom) and remote communication tool (Microsoft Teams)

• Working Conditions

• Remote, with regional travel. The Counselor will work from home, and will travel to their assigned partner institutions regularly.

• Priority Application Instructions

• Departmental Contact Information

• Essential Job Functions

• Duty and Responsibility

Recruitment and Territory Management:

• Understands and promotes the programs and services offered that contribute to the value and mission of Roosevelt University.
• Works with Director of First-Year Admission to develop out-of-state markets for Roosevelt University, especially in Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Ohio.
• Identifies, recruits, and admits prospective students in a designated market.
• Manages a recruitment territory from point of inquiry to matriculation.
• Executes and evaluates recruitment strategies.
• Conducts outreach by email, phone, or virtually with students, parents and school partners.
• Participates and/or assists with campus recruitment events and visit opportunities including weekend and evening hours.

Relationship Building:

• Advises prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University.

• Provides one-on-one and group admissions counseling to diverse populations – admission counseling occurs primarily by in-person or virtual appointments, phone calls, and email.

• Communicates requirements, expectations, opportunities and success stories with school partners to help support and identify potential students.

• Application Management

• Manages the applicant pool for all undergraduate programs in the assigned territory.

• Uses CRM (Slate), personal outreach, and other tools to facilitate application completion.

• Thoroughly reviews student credentials in making admission decisions using University guidelines and awarding merit scholarship opportunities. Uses the application and transcripts to evaluate students’ ability to succeed.

• Student Guidance

• Guides students through the enrollment process, from inquiry or application through matriculation.

• Provides guidance and pre-advising to prospective students to determine admissibility, appropriate program, location, and resources.

• Informs students of the various offerings and opportunities available while considering students’ abilities and needs to be successful. In some cases, one may need to suggest other opportunities aside from selecting Roosevelt University if the decision is not beneficial to the student. This could include suggesting attendance at a community college or additional coursework at a previous 4-year institution.

• Assists students with accessing and understanding general post-admission information and processes like financial aid, residence life, advising and student support services.

• Percentage Of Time

• 45

• Duty and Responsibility

Travel:

• Plans and arranges all phases of local and regional travel.

• Travels to local or regional high schools, community colleges, or other sites for recruitment events.

• Participates in off-campus events, visit opportunities or meetings to engage with prospective students, families and other partners.

• Collects and enters prospective student contact information for the CRM system.

• Percentage Of Time

• 45

• Duty and Responsibility

• Other duties as assigned.

• Percentage Of Time

• 10

• Posting Specific Questions

• Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have an earned Bachelor degree?

• yes

• no

• Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have a minimum of 1-year experience working in admissions/enrollment?

• Yes

• No

• Applicant Documents

• Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• List of References

• Optional Documents

• 430 S. Michigan, Chicago, IL