The Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting students for Columbia International University’s residential undergraduate programs. The counselor serves as the liaison between prospective students and the university personnel to ensure a seamless experience for applicants as they proceed through the admissions cycle to enrollment.

• Advise prospective students of the admission process and steps to enrolling
• Coordinate communication with prospective students and intentionally build relationships with prospective students through email, phone calls, text, and personal notes
• Assist in the identification of new target markets while creating and implementing new recruitment strategies with new/potential students
• Manage and track recruitment leads from various sources; telephone calls, website, contact cards, and referrals
• Assist in the coordination of campus visits, tours and events for prospective students and their parents
• Attend recruiting and informational events to represent the university
• Give presentations to support the recruitment efforts of the university
• Serve as a liaison between the university and high school counselors
• Assist with the development and revision of office policies and procedures
• Planning daily work flow, setting goals, building trust, and maintaining accountability for admissions student workers
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to be alert, precise, analytical, tactful, and persuasive.
• Ability to plan, be organized, and make decisions.
• Able to use the Microsoft Office Suite applications with ease.
• Ability to work independently and remotely with limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Flexibility in days and hours available for work, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to meet and work effectively with prospective students, parents and the general public.
• Ability to travel as assigned.
• Knowledge of CIU academic programs, admissions policies and procedures, and general enthusiasm for the University.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in admissions or recruiting preferred.

CIU provides a benefits package that includes:

• Health Plan;
• 401(k) plan with match opportunity;
• 100% of employee’s cost of group life insurance;
• Long term disability insurance;
• Vacation days, holidays, sick leave, family leave;
• Educational benefits: tuition reduction for PreK3-Graduate.

Interested and qualified candidates will complete the CIU Employment Application.