Roosevelt University - Chicago, IL
posted 4 months ago
About the position
The Admission Counselor for the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA) plays a crucial role in guiding prospective students and their families through the application, audition, and enrollment processes. This position involves meeting with students, families, and faculty to assess fit and eligibility, discuss academic and artistic offerings, and inform individuals about the Roosevelt/CCPA student experience. The counselor will be responsible for traveling to attend both in-person and virtual events aimed at recruiting prospective students, reviewing applications for admission, and organizing and executing admission audition scheduling. As a public face of the recruitment efforts for CCPA, the counselor will work closely with faculty and is one of three staff members responsible for recruitment travel, overseeing the application process for over 300 applicants. The CCPA Enrollment Staff also serve as an initial point of contact for post-admission processes, supplementing other offices such as Financial Aid Services, Housing & Residence Life, Academic Advising, and other student support services. The Admission Counselor is encouraged to work both collaboratively and independently, developing strategies specific to their assigned areas, particularly for Interdisciplinary and BA double major applicants, to enhance the overall matriculation of admitted students. This position reports directly to the CCPA Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management and operates in a hybrid modality, requiring an average of 2-3 days onsite per week, with travel and some evening and weekend commitments.
Responsibilities
- Guide students and families through the application, audition, and enrollment process.
- Meet with prospective students, families, and faculty to assess fit and eligibility.
- Discuss academic and artistic offerings and inform individuals about the Roosevelt/CCPA student experience.
- Travel to attend in-person or virtual events to recruit prospective students.
- Review applications for admission and organize admission audition scheduling.
- Oversee the application process for over 300 applicants.
- Serve as an initial point of contact for post-admission processes.
- Develop strategies for assigned areas to enhance matriculation of admitted students.
- Conduct outreach via email, phone, or virtually with students, parents, and school partners.
- Participate in and manage on-campus admission auditions and recruitment events.
Requirements
- A minimum of 1-year experience working in college admissions/enrollment or student affairs.
- Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
- Ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.
- Ability to manage relationships both externally and within Roosevelt University.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to navigate personal and potentially difficult conversations with care and tact.
- Ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion when working with prospective students and families.
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize independently.
- Excellent organizational, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills with attention to detail.
- A positive and professional demeanor.
- Experience with database systems like a CRM or SIS for recruitment and enrollment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Valid driver's license and/or means to travel for recruitment.
Nice-to-haves
- Performance and/or academic background in music, performing arts, or performing arts administration.
