Admissions Counselor

Waldorf University is seeking an Admission Counselor to join our fun, dynamic, and student-focused Office of Admissions team. This position plays a vital role in supporting the University’s mission and enrollment goals. The Admission Counselor will manage an assigned recruitment territory—primarily within the Midwest, but also including areas outside the region—while helping ensure a welcoming and engaging experience for every student, from first contact through graduation. Key Responsibilities Represent the University at high schools, community colleges, university fairs, and other recruitment events. Build and maintain relationships with prospective students, families, and school counselors through in-person visits, phone calls, email, social media, and mail. Provide counseling to students and parents about the admissions process, academic programs, and student life. Review and evaluate student application materials for admission decisions. Recruit primarily residential students, while also assisting with online programs, PSEO, and StartPoint initiatives. Collaborate with Admissions colleagues to develop strategies that support enrollment goals. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; prior experience at a four-year residential university preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and public presentation skills. Willingness to travel several weeks each fall and spring; ability to work evenings and weekends as needed. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access). Professional demeanor with the ability to represent the University positively. Flexibility to excel in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Positive, engaging, and student-centered approach that contributes to a healthy and fun Admissions culture. Benefits : This is a full-time, exempt and benefit eligible position. Waldorf University offers a comprehensive benefit package with including: health, life, LTD, 401k match and tuition benefits for employees and their families, in addition to options in dental, vision, supplemental and voluntary life insurances and FLEX spending plan. To Apply: Interested and qualified candidates are asked to apply through the link below, upload their application materials including a letter of interest outlining your qualifications, a resume, and contact information for at least three professional references. Final candidate will be subject to a background investigation. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. More information about Waldorf, visit: https://www.waldorf.edu/about , https://waldorf.edu/residential/admissions/ Check out the Forest City aerial video created and produced by Waldorf’s very own Adjunct History Professor, Dr. Kevin Mason, for his “Notes on Iowa” project https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRDnPXu7GYI Since 1903, Waldorf University has created opportunities for learning and service to students seeking well-rounded lives through education by establishing engaging online and residential communities centered on learning and faith. As a liberal arts university with core values Waldorf offers a curriculum to liberate the way students think so that they may develop a basic understanding and knowledge of how those in a variety of disciplines think and approach life. As a liberal arts university, Waldorf seeks to instill values of service, community, critical inquiry, and lifelong learning in each student and in the very culture of the college community. These values and this education prepare our graduates to understand and contribute to life in our complex and ever-changing world.