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Admissions Counselor

Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI

  1. Salary Not stated by the employer
  2. Employer Hillsdale College
  3. Location Hillsdale, MI
  4. Workplace On site
  5. Role Admissions Counselor
  6. Posted Aug 14, 2026
  7. Reference pa-4770
Admissions Counselor at Hillsdale College, Hillsdale, MI
Job Summary
Manage recruiting territory and make application evaluation recommendations in support of the Field Recruitment Team.

Essential Job Functions
  1. Manage recruiting territory, including fall and spring travel seasons.
  2. Conduct high school visits
  3. Participate in college fairs
  4. Hold regional interviews in major cities
  5. Host regional Admissions Receptions in major cities
  6. Meet with prospective students as needed
  7. Meet with influencers, such as guidance counselors, coaches, teachers, youth pastors, etc.
  8. Conduct research of new opportunities within territory for connecting with students and influencers
  9. Record and maintain accurate records of student contact during travel season, including High School Tier Database of high schools within territory
  10. Represent the Admissions Office at Hillsdale College events within territory
  11. Conduct interviews of prospective students while in the office
  12. Meet with families who visit campus and are interested in learning more about Hillsdale College
  13. Give admissions presentations at on-campus functions, as needed
  14. Complete first reads and make recommendations on applications for students within territory, and second-reads as assigned
  15. Attend on-campus recruitment events such as Freshman Orientation, Scholar’s Weekend and Leader’s Weekend, as well as other visit programs
  16. Answer questions from prospective students via telephone and/or e-mail
  17. Communicate with top students on a regular basis via phone, e-mail, letter, or other means of communication
  18. Conduct other duties pertinent to identifying, recruiting, and enrolling the right students to Hillsdale College
  19. Find creative and new manners of developing relationships with prospective students and influencers
  20. Participate in professional organizations within territory, as able.
  21. Meet 5-7 yearly goals, established by the Director of Field Recruitment
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