Human Resources

The Admissions Counselor/Assistant Director is responsible for recruiting first-year and transfer students to enroll at the College. 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: 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 with or knowledge of the student experience at a small, residential liberal arts college.  
• 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. Anticipated start date will be July 1, 2025, or earlier if possible.

 Salary and Benefits 

• Salary: $47,500 - $60,000
• Benefits: www.lakeforest.edu/offices-and-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits

 Lake Forest College embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from women, members of historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.