Admission Counselor - Athletics (Mesa)
Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community, inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition and Benedictine values. We seek employees who will contribute to the advancement of our mission by helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the Earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.
Job Title: Admissions Counselor - Athletics
Reports to: Director of Admissions
Department: Office of Admissions
Location: Mesa Campus
Rate: $19.23
Status: Full-Time, Benefit Eligible
Summary: The Admission Counselor Athletics is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive recruitment strategy as determined by the Director of Admissions focused on increasing undergraduate enrollment prospective student-athletes. Serving as the primary enrollment representative for an assigned recruitment territory, this position provides personalized guidance to prospective students and their families throughout the entire enrollment lifecycle—from inquiry through application, admission, matriculation and point of registration.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
1. Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students-athletes and their families throughout the admissions process by providing personalized guidance from inquiry through enrollment. Represent Benedictine University through high school visits, community college visits, college fairs, classroom presentations, campus events, information sessions, and individual appointments. Delivering engaging presentations highlighting the University's academic programs, scholarships, student life, and enrollment opportunities. Build and maintain strong relationships with high school counselors and other key individuals to generate prospective student interest and strengthen recruitment pipelines. Proactively communicate with prospective students through phone, email, text messaging, virtual appointments, and CRM campaigns to encourage application completion, financial aid submission, campus visit attendance, registration, and enrollment. Coordinate and conduct individualized campus visits and assist students through placement testing, academic advising, course registration, and onboarding activities. Provide exceptional customer service while collaborating with Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Student Life, and other campus partners to ensure a seamless enrollment experience.
2. Review and facilitate admissions decisions for prospective student-athletes by evaluating applications, supporting documentation, and enrollment readiness in alignment with institutional policies and timelines. Collaborate closely with Athletics staff and head coaches to provide regular updates on sport-specific applicant caseloads, ensuring accurate application records, timely decision-making, and visibility into student-athlete progression through the enrollment funnel. Partner with coaches to communicate key scholarship information, including athletic-related gift aid, and ensure alignment between admissions, financial aid, and Athletics processes to support successful recruitment, enrollment, and student-athlete persistence.
3. Collaborate with Athletics staff to proactively support the persistence, engagement, and success of newly enrolled and continuing student-athletes. Serve as a resource by connecting student-athletes with appropriate campus resources, including financial aid and academic support services, while partnering with Athletics to promote retention, academic progress, and timely degree completion.
4. Participate in departmental meetings, strategic planning sessions, professional development opportunities, and University events. Collaborate with Enrollment Management leadership and campus partners to develop innovative recruitment strategies, evaluate enrollment trends, share best practices, and implement initiatives that support institutional enrollment goals and student success.
Other Functions:
1. Working with student workers/student callers.
2. Collaborating with co-workers regarding new recruitment strategies, make suggestions to improve past strategies, and increase marketing opportunities.
Required Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree Required
Experience: 2-3 years of experience in sales/recruiting preferred.
Specific Skills: Familiarity with Microsoft Office software required and experience with PeopleSoft administrative system preferred.
Specific Knowledge, Licenses, Certifications: Yes. Valid Driver’s License required.
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds. Use of computer screen, phone and customer service. May require bending, or sitting for long periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.
Travel (If applicable): Yes
Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable): N/A
Working Conditions: General office environment. Requires heavy travel; reliable transportation required.
Training: As a University employee you are required to complete all University-specific and/or OSHA related training to fulfill your job duties. Specific training will be conducted online or in person. Employees must complete all trainings required by Benedictine University.
Employee Benefits Package:
We are pleased to offer the following benefits to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Please note that benefits are subject to change and eligibility requirements may apply:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage to support your health needs.
- Disability Insurance: Protection for both short-term and long-term disability.
- Life Insurance: Financial security for your loved ones in case of the unexpected.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and mental health days.
- Retirement Plans: Save for your future with our retirement savings options.
- Mental Health Support: Access to counseling and resources for mental well-being.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Financial support for your education and professional development.
- Financial Wellness Advisors: Personalized advice to help manage and plan your finances.
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.
Benedictine University does not discriminate in its admissions or educational policies, programs or activities; scholarship and loan programs; athletic and other University administered programs or employment practices on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The laws applicable to Benedictine University include constitutional and statutory protections of the University's rights as a religiously sponsored institution. This policy of equal employment opportunity applies to all employment and personnel practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promotion, training and compensation.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The following of campus specific guidelines for pandemic protocols are required.
Benedictine University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
