Admissions Counselor Job at Baker University, Baldwin City, KS

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  • Baker University
  • Baldwin City, KS

Job Description

Job Summary 

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for implementing a comprehensive recruitment program targeting prospective students within an assigned geographic region. This role requires travel, phone and electronic communication, and relationship-building to identify and enroll qualified students for Baker University’s residential and online campuses. The Admissions Counselor also supports campus visits, recruitment events, and other admission initiatives. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

1. Prospect and Applicant Management Maintain consistent communication with prospective students through personalized outreach and accurate database management. Establish and achieve reasonable application and enrollment goals in collaboration with the Director.

2. High School and Community College Relations Develop and sustain strong working relationships with high school counselors, teachers, and community college representatives. Represent Baker University at college fairs and during high school and community college visits.

3. Campus Visit Coordination Conduct individual and group campus visits for prospective students and families, providing engaging and informative experiences. 

4. Knowledge and System Proficiency Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Baker University’s academic programs, financial aid opportunities, student life, and admission processes. Utilize the Salesforce database system effectively and adhere to established office procedures. 

5. Collaboration and Office Support Foster positive working relationships with admission and university colleagues. Contribute to team coverage and shared office responsibilities as needed.

6. Reporting and Communication Maintain open and proactive communication with the Director, providing regular updates on recruitment activities, goals, and emerging issues impacting enrollment outcomes. 

Job Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree required 
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal 
  • Effective critical thinking and decision-making abilities 
  • Confidence in public speaking and group presentation settings 
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment 
  • Willingness to travel extensively, including daily travel during peak recruitment months 
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed 
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 500 miles in one day 
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. for distances up to 500 feet 

Baker University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes generous holiday and vacation time as well as a substantial tuition benefit for employees and their dependents.

To apply, please complete the online application by clicking the orange “Online Application” button and attach a cover letter and résumé. Application materials may also be emailed to the Baker University Human Resources Department at  employment@bakeru.edu . Attachments must be submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

About Baker University

Founded in 1858 as the first university in Kansas, Baker University is a private institution that educates both traditional and nontraditional students through small classes, innovative instructors, and rigorous coursework. Fortune 500 CEOs,  New York Times best-selling authors, and Super Bowl champions proudly claim Baker as their alma mater. Baker boasts the highest return on investment among private universities in Kansas, a 99% career and graduate school placement rate, and graduates who earn the highest average salaries among Kansas universities.

Baker University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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