Nebraska Wesleyan University Looking for Bi-lingual Admissions Counselor Full Time

Nebraska Wesleyan University seeks a results-oriented professional with a strong work ethic and who is also bi-lingual in Spanish to serve as an Admissions Counselor. The successful candidate will effectively convey the value of a Nebraska Wesleyan educational experience to recruit prospective students to the University. The incumbent will be responsible for duties in areas of Recruitment, Outreach, Forecasting, and Strategic Project Management. This is a full-time, exempt, year-long position which requires some evening work and travel with overnight stays.

Responsibilities:

· Manage a recruitment territory

· Work independently, as well as within a team setting, to set and achieve enrollment goals

· Assist prospective students and parents/guardians by assessing skills and interests and guide them through the enrollment process

· Work within a team setting to design processes and implement change in real-time

· Be responsive to the needs of prospective students and parents/guardians in a timely manner, while providing superior customer service

· Present information and provide guidance on scholarships and financial aid to prospective students and parents/guardians

· Deliver the benefits of the Nebraska Wesleyan experience during school visits, college fairs, campus visits and through phone and written correspondence

· Forecast recruitment strategies and enrollment projections by pairing management insights with historical data

· Balance high level thinking with careful management of details and data for Strategic Project Management and University initiatives

Qualifications:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree. Candidates must:

· Be bi-lingual in Spanish

· Demonstrate enthusiasm for recruitment, sales, and a customer service oriented atmosphere

· Be able to set and achieve enrollment goals

· Possess good interpersonal communication skills, as well as strong oral and written communication skills

· Demonstrate organizational skills, be detail oriented, and be flexible

· Be able to work with and build relationships with prospective students and their families, school counselors, and community leaders

· Be able to work with and build relationships within the University, including students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni

· Demonstrate the ability to maintain and be responsible for confidential information

Commitment to Diversity

Diversity is a core value of Nebraska Wesleyan University’s mission and we embrace it as a source of strength. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate how they enhance and embrace this University core value in a diversity statement submitted as part of their application materials.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload a letter of application addressing qualifications, resume which includes a link to a digital portfolio, a diversity statement, and the names of three professional references at the following URL: https://nebrwesleyan.applicantpro.com/jobs/ Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Please visit the NWU website for more information about our institution: nebrwesleyan.edu