NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Admissions Counselor
NAFSA: Association of International Educators, Sioux City, Iowa, United States, 51110
Employer: Briar Cliff University
Location: Sioux City, IA
Closing date: Oct 30, 2025
SUMMARY The primary responsibility of the Admissions Counselor is to counsel potential new first‑time full‑time freshmen, traditional students and their families to convert those potential new traditional students to enrolled and connected BCU students. Secondary activities include providing service and information to all BCU students and managing special projects related to the admissions process. The Admissions Counselor must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members as well as the campus community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Counsel potential new students and their families about the BCU opportunity and its affordability in an effort to convert those potential students to enrolled first year students
Ensure visiting students have a complete campus experience, including follow up after the visit
Manage a student segment assigned, as an Alpha Pod and/or territory
Travel assigned territory visiting potential new students, high schools, guidance counselors, and parents
Coordinate inquiries and initiate the appropriate follow up for each student
Respond to and service the needs of prospective students
Pre‑awarding to use financial leveraging as a recruitment tool
Review applications and assign a pre‑award based on BCU admissions policies
Demonstrate full understanding of the importance of keeping connected with potential new students by:
Communicating consistently and effectively with prospective students and their families in person and via phone, email, text messaging, printed media, and the internet
Faithfully completing reports
Travel reports
Weekly and monthly progress reports
Expense reports
Managing special projects as assigned
Coordinate and organize scholarship days
Open house visit days
Working collaboratively with colleagues within Enrollment Management and financial aid, student development, athletics, registrar, academics, and other campus offices to ensure a consistent and smooth transition from applicant to student.
Reviews applications and makes admissions decisions based on BCU admissions policies
Participate in Enrollment Management meetings
Utilize the CRM and student system to manage and communicate with potential students
Assist in the admissions planning process
Investigate ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency of admissions functions by attending workshops and reading professional publications
Responsible for achieving team goals
Assist in creating overall communication flows and other communication that may be sent to counselor’s assigned territory
Represent the BCU admissions office in a positive, professional manner at on and off campus events.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise work study students and telecounselors. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four‑year college or university; one to two years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer knowledge (efficient in Word and Excel)
Basic typing and calculator skills
Ability to prioritize work assignments
Self‑motivation with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment
High level of confidentiality
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to drive an automobile. Frequent travel required.
Physical Demands
Typical duties include use of hands, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs. Vision requirements include close, distant, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work hours up to 60 hours weekly including weekend and evening hours.
Work Environment
Works outdoors, frequently in extreme cold. Noise level usually moderate.
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Location: Sioux City, IA
Closing date: Oct 30, 2025
SUMMARY The primary responsibility of the Admissions Counselor is to counsel potential new first‑time full‑time freshmen, traditional students and their families to convert those potential new traditional students to enrolled and connected BCU students. Secondary activities include providing service and information to all BCU students and managing special projects related to the admissions process. The Admissions Counselor must demonstrate an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members as well as the campus community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Counsel potential new students and their families about the BCU opportunity and its affordability in an effort to convert those potential students to enrolled first year students
Ensure visiting students have a complete campus experience, including follow up after the visit
Manage a student segment assigned, as an Alpha Pod and/or territory
Travel assigned territory visiting potential new students, high schools, guidance counselors, and parents
Coordinate inquiries and initiate the appropriate follow up for each student
Respond to and service the needs of prospective students
Pre‑awarding to use financial leveraging as a recruitment tool
Review applications and assign a pre‑award based on BCU admissions policies
Demonstrate full understanding of the importance of keeping connected with potential new students by:
Communicating consistently and effectively with prospective students and their families in person and via phone, email, text messaging, printed media, and the internet
Faithfully completing reports
Travel reports
Weekly and monthly progress reports
Expense reports
Managing special projects as assigned
Coordinate and organize scholarship days
Open house visit days
Working collaboratively with colleagues within Enrollment Management and financial aid, student development, athletics, registrar, academics, and other campus offices to ensure a consistent and smooth transition from applicant to student.
Reviews applications and makes admissions decisions based on BCU admissions policies
Participate in Enrollment Management meetings
Utilize the CRM and student system to manage and communicate with potential students
Assist in the admissions planning process
Investigate ways to improve effectiveness and efficiency of admissions functions by attending workshops and reading professional publications
Responsible for achieving team goals
Assist in creating overall communication flows and other communication that may be sent to counselor’s assigned territory
Represent the BCU admissions office in a positive, professional manner at on and off campus events.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise work study students and telecounselors. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four‑year college or university; one to two years related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer knowledge (efficient in Word and Excel)
Basic typing and calculator skills
Ability to prioritize work assignments
Self‑motivation with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment
High level of confidentiality
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Other Skills and Abilities
Ability to drive an automobile. Frequent travel required.
Physical Demands
Typical duties include use of hands, standing, walking, sitting, reaching, lifting up to 25 lbs. Vision requirements include close, distant, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work hours up to 60 hours weekly including weekend and evening hours.
Work Environment
Works outdoors, frequently in extreme cold. Noise level usually moderate.
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