Traditional Admissions Counselor & Recruiter

Mid-America Christian University

Admissions Counselor responsible for recruiting students for Traditional Undergraduate Admissions at MidAmerica Nazarene University. Engaging with students and families through consultations and outreach activities.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeOlathe • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic territory planning and community engagement to effectively recruit prospective students. Proficient in delivering presentations that align with institutional values and guiding families through the admissions process.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Strategic Territory PlanningCommunity EngagementAdmissions ExperiencePresentation SkillsFinancial Aid Process Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Bachelor's DegreeAdmissions Process KnowledgeRecruitment StrategyCommunity OutreachStudent Advising

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationEngagement SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

High School VisitsCommunity College OutreachChurch EngagementProspective Student Advising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute a strategic territory plan to generate inquiries and applications
Conduct high school visits, community college outreach, church engagement, and community-based recruitment
Serve as primary advisor to prospective students and families
Deliver engaging presentations aligned with MNU’s mission and value proposition

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree required
Previous admissions experience is preferred
Valid driver’s license and successfully pass driving record check and annually thereafter
Ability to quickly learn the MNU recruitment and admissions philosophy, including core elements of the financial aid process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborate with marketing, financial aid, and academic departments
Participate in sales meetings, training, and performance reviews
Build and maintain relationships with counselors, pastors, alumni, and influencers
Provide guidance on academic programs, financial aid, affordability, and student life