Transfer Admission Counselor
McKendree University, a selective private liberal arts university with a total enrollment
of over 2,500 students, welcomes applications for two Transfer Admission Counselors.
Located in Lebanon, Illinois, McKendree has been recognized by the Chronicle of Higher
Education as “A Great College to Work For”.
The Transfer Counselor will be responsible for managing a recruitment territory, the
development of recruiting strategies, regional and local travel, communication with
community college counselors, application review, on-campus interviews, and providing
follow-up to students concerning admission, financial aid and registration matters.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication
skills, the ability to work independently with little supervision while also being
a team player, have the energy and flexibility to coordinate multiple assignments,
and work under pressure in a demanding, goal-driven environment. The position will
require some evening and weekend work, travel with occasional overnight stays.
A bachelor’s degree, valid driver’s license and vehicle are all required. Two to
three years of higher education admission or related work experience is preferred.
Salary and benefits are competitive.
Interested candidates should send a letter of application referencing job #ADM8 with
current email address, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of
three references to: Shirley A. Baugh, Director of Human Resources, hr@mckendree.edu. EEO/AA/ADA
