Senior Admissions Counselor

Manchester University, IN

North Manchester, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Campus Recruiting, Communication Skills, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems, Detail Oriented, Driver's License, Financial Aid, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Scholarship, Secondary School, Team Player, Territory Management, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
North Manchester, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago

Position: Senior Admissions Counselor

Department: Admissions

Campus: North Manchester, IN

Target Hire Date: June 2026

Join a dynamic enrollment team dedicated to helping students take the next step in their educational journey. As a Senior Admissions Counselor, you will play a key role in recruiting, engaging, and guiding prospective students and their families through the full admissions and enrollment process. This highly visible role blends relationship-building, travel, and strategic outreach, while also providing leadership and mentorship within the admissions team. If you are passionate about helping students succeed and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we invite you to apply.

What You'll Do:

  • Build and manage a recruitment territory, cultivating relationships with students, families, high school counselors, and alumni

  • Represent the university at college fairs, high school visits, and recruitment events (including travel seasons)

  • Guide prospective students through inquiry, application, financial aid, and enrollment processes

  • Conduct campus tours, presentations, and on-campus recruitment events

  • Communicate with prospective students via phone, email, text, and CRM tools to drive engagement

  • Evaluate applications and recommend admission decisions

  • Assist students and families in understanding financial aid, scholarships, and payment options

  • Collaborate with campus partners to create meaningful visit experiences

  • Mentor junior staff and contribute to a positive, team-oriented culture

What You'll Need:

  • Bachelor's degree required

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills

  • Ability to build relationships and influence diverse audiences

  • Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail

  • Willingness to travel extensively and work evenings/weekends during peak seasons

  • Valid driver's license required

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and CRM systems

  • Bilingual (Spanish) skills preferred

Why Manchester University? At MU, we:

  • Inclusive, Values-Driven Culture - We respect every individual and foster integrity, compassion, and service.
  • Work-Life Balance - Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling.
  • Competitive Pay & Benefits - Comprehensive health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition remission.
  • Professional Growth - Tuition-free classes, development opportunities, and scholarly engagement.
  • Wellness & Perks - Free PERC membership, caregiver leave, and employee assistance programs.

To apply, please select the "Apply" button to begin the application process and submit a cover letter and resume.

Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to respecting the infinite worth of every individual.

We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

About the Company

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Manchester University, IN

Manchester University is an independent, liberal arts university with a campus in North Manchester, Ind., where approximately 1,300 students choose from at least 60 areas of undergraduate study, two master's programs and 21 NCAA Division III varsity sports. Our second campus in Fort Wayne is home to the Manchester University College of Pharmacy, where graduates are awarded the Pharm.D. Doctoral degree. Manchester has a distinctive commitment to developing respect for ethnic, cultural and religious pluralism and an international consciousness. Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition. As an institution rooted in the tradition of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester University values learning, faith, service, integrity, diversity, and community.
COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Education
WEBSITE
http://www.manchester.edu