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Posted: 14-Mar-26
Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Internal Number: 2026-09649
This position recruits domestically within the United States to enroll students directly at Saint Louis University's Madrid Campus.
Location: This role is based in St. Louis, MO
JOB SUMMARY
The Admission Counselor I supports the institutions enrollment goals by engaging with prospective students and their families throughout the admissions process. This position is responsible to identify, recruit, admit, and enroll academically qualified traditional or non-traditional students in accordance with the philosophy of the University. This position involves recruitment travel, application review, event planning, and counseling students on the admissions process, academic offerings, and campus life.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Establishes and maintains an informational, active communication system with either traditional high school or college students, parents and counselors, or post-traditional degree-seeking adults
Counsels student applicants concerning admission, financial aid, career planning, and housing options; explains, interprets, and provides outreach to students regarding the FAFSA and financial aid awards
Identifies, recruits, and enrolls prospective students in a designated market; manages a recruitment territory; develops recruitment strategies
Plans and arranges all phases of regional and local travel; conducts office-based contact by mail and phone with students, and parents if applicable; may make reservations
Reads, interprets, and evaluates students academic credentials and makes admission/denial decisions; assists with scholarship appropriation
Participates as an active member of the recruitment team; assists with special programs and research projects; participates in the development and implementation of enrollment strategies
Perform various administrative tasks, to include composing routine letters, compiling data for reports, maintaining calendars, processing applications, scheduling appointments, maintains confidential files, prepares position papers/reports, inputs/retrieves data on information system software, etc.
Performs other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Interpersonal/human relations skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Effective presentation skills
Planning and organizational skills
Basic research skills
Ability to operate personal computer with various software programs
Ability to learn and apply institutional policies and procedures
Ability to maintain schedules
Ability to demonstrate self-direction and motivation
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
Ability to travel/drive and work on weekends and nights
Ability to handle stress due to travelÂ
Ability to multi-task and deal with competing priorities
Ability to build relationships with and recruit a diverse population of students in all parts of the United States
Ability to maintain confidential information
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree
Applicants must have a valid driver's license and maintain active personal car insurance throughout the duration of employment
Ability to rent a car, fly, ability to book a hotel for overnight travel, and ability to travel locally
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Ability to speak Spanish
The annual base salary for this position is $47,500.
Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter; 2) a resume/curriculum vitae. You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.
Full-Time Benefits
Saint Louis University offers a robust benefits package, such as tuition remission benefits for full-time employees and their dependents, comprehensive health coverage, generous retirement plans, and paid time off. Additionally, employees enjoy an inclusive community, wellness programs, and various discounts, all reflecting the universitys commitment to their well-being and success.