Location: Macomb, IL
Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions
Job Type: FT - Continuous
Posted On: Tue Jul 7 2026
Job Description:
APPOINTMENT: October 1, 2026
RESPONSIBILITIES: An Admissions Counselor guides prospective students through the college application process, evaluates applications, and promotes educational programs to support enrollment and student success. Specific emphasis will be prioritized within this role to serve as primary lead to those students with a military affiliation. Active duty students, veterans, and dependents and spouses to military members will be a primary focus for this staff member. In addition, this staff position will serve as liaison to the Reserve Officer Training Corp (ROTC) program affiliated with Western Illinois University. The successful candidate will work closely with Military Science cadre and staff, the Military Science Human Resource Administrator, and university academic advisors to support student success from recruitment through graduation and commissioning.
The Undergraduate Admissions Office serves as the primary representation of the Western Illinois University campus to a variety of constituents and this position is a member of that team. The admissions counselor will develop an annual territory management plan, implementing strategies and tactics to increase enrollment within their assigned territory. The admissions counselor is enthusiastic, self-motivated, and results-oriented with the ability to think creatively to implement new initiatives and foster relationships with students, parents, mentors, and other influencers in schools, communities, and organizations. The counselor will be required to travel and represent Western Illinois University.
RANK & SALARY: $46,452 - $52,140
Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA.
For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage: https://www.wiu.edu/human_resources/benefits/.
For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [email protected] or by calling 309-298-1971.
Job Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree.
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Strong communication, active listening, empathy, and rapport-building abilities to effectively interact with diverse student populations.
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Ability to manage multiple applications, schedule interviews, and coordinate events efficiently.
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Demonstrated skill in evaluate student qualifications and align them with institutional requirements.
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Familiarity with CRM software, admissions management systems, and standard office tools like Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience in admissions, counseling, education, or customer service
For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body). Unless otherwise stated, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
Additional Information:
THE UNIVERSITY:
About WIU
Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region.
WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL).
WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries.
Academics
More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccaulaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation.
Student Resources
More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic, recreation, athletics, service, academic, and many other opportunities for students to grow and learn, develop leadership skills, and much more.
Numerous concerts, lectures, films, dance performances, cultural events and more are presented and performed each year, along with numerous major theatrical and dance productions and studio shows, and a variety of service-oriented projects and activities.
WIU Intercollegiate Athletics
The University's athletics program, based on the Macomb campus, sponsors 17 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men's and women's varsity sports. All varsity sports compete at the Division I level through The Ohio Valley Conference.
