Human Resources

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting first-year students. Primary recruitment territories will include students from New England and international students. The staff member will also fulfill other assigned programmatic and administrative responsibilities based on office needs. The job demands an exceptional work ethic, ability to travel, and the willingness to work evenings and weekends. The successful candidate will join a creative, strategic, hardworking and collaborative admissions team.

Job Description:

• Represent Lake Forest College to prospective students, families, and high school counselors.
• Manage assigned geographic territories, including New England and assigned countries: develop/implement recruitment strategies and personally recruit students from inquiry through enrollment stages.
• Travel as required to selected territories: visit area high schools, conduct interviews and information sessions, attend college fairs, and host events and receptions.
• Evaluate students’ applications and recommend admissions decisions.
• Incorporate constituency groups in recruitment: current students, faculty and staff members, coaches, alumni, and parents of enrolled students or graduates.
• Assist families in understanding merit and need-based financial aid awards.
• Manage assigned programmatic and administrative responsibilities.
• Represent the Office of Admissions at selected events and professional conferences and meetings, often including evenings and weekends.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. 
• Experience at a small, residential liberal arts college.  
• Knowledge of the international student experience, as well as New England schooling.   
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word). Familiarity with Slate preferred. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Strong writing skills and evidence of responsive, prompt, and professional communication.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a range of campus constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to support a diverse college community.
• Valid driver’s license.

Application

 To apply please email a cover letter and resume to admjobs@lakeforest.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: $47,500 anually

Benefits: www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits

If you are interested in learning more about employment at Lake Forest College, please visit Working at Lake Forest | Lake Forest College.