Athletics Admissions counselor

Title:  Athletics Admissions Counselor             

Reports to: Senior Associate Director of Admissions 

 

The Athletics Admissions Counselor is responsible for developing and leading recruitment efforts to enroll student-athletes and first-year students at Knox College. This position increases the College’s visibility by identifying and recruiting strong athletic candidates, while also building relationships with counselors, coaches, consultants, alumni, and families. The counselor guides students and parents through the admission and financial aid process, ensuring a supportive and informed experience. As a key public-facing, revenue-generating role, the position carries measurable enrollment goals and may be performed on campus or in a hybrid format.

 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Provide, in a numbered list, items such as management/supervisory responsibilities, financial/budget responsibilities, program or services for which this position is responsible, essential relationship and collaborations required. Keep the list to no more than 10 items.

Key Responsibilities

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Title:  Athletics Admissions Counselor             

Reports to: Senior Associate Director of Admissions 

 

The Athletics Admissions Counselor is responsible for developing and leading recruitment efforts to enroll student-athletes and first-year students at Knox College. This position increases the College’s visibility by identifying and recruiting strong athletic candidates, while also building relationships with counselors, coaches, consultants, alumni, and families. The counselor guides students and parents through the admission and financial aid process, ensuring a supportive and informed experience. As a key public-facing, revenue-generating role, the position carries measurable enrollment goals and may be performed on campus or in a hybrid format.

 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Provide, in a numbered list, items such as management/supervisory responsibilities, financial/budget responsibilities, program or services for which this position is responsible, essential relationship and collaborations required. Keep the list to no more than 10 items.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop, manage, and implement recruitment strategies for student-athletes and assigned territories, including marketing, communications, events, and partnerships with schools and community organizations.
    
2. Build and sustain relationships with prospective students and families through phone, text, email, video, and in-person engagement throughout the admission process.
    
3. Partner with the Senior Associate Director of Admissions and the Director of Athletics to set and achieve application, enrollment, and athletic recruitment goals.
    
4. Collaborate with coaches across all programs to support their recruitment efforts and provide guidance on the admissions process.
    
5. Conduct holistic application reviews, evaluating academic records, test scores, essays, recommendations, and other application materials within the Slate CRM.
    
6. Represent Knox College at college fairs, information sessions, school visits, community events, and admission interviews, including frequent evening and weekend commitments (15–20% of the time).
    
7. Support the Campus Visit Team and the Ambassador Program by presenting to prospective students, conducting interviews, assisting with large-scale visit events, and collaborating on ambassador training and engagement.
    
8. Advise students in evaluating Knox as a potential academic and personal fit, including navigating admission and financial aid processes.
    
9. Track progress toward recruitment goals and contribute to data-driven assessments of athletic and regional outreach initiatives.
    
10. Serve as a visible ambassador for Knox College by cultivating relationships with high school counselors, community-based organizations, independent educational consultants, and alumni.

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication, and public speaking abilities; and a  talent for developing relationships with a variety of constituencies
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to plan and execute compelling on- and off-campus events for prospective students, counselors, advisors, and consultants
• Experience with and passion for creating virtual engagement, social media, video, digital communications, and online events
• Strong analytical skills in assessing the effectiveness of recruitment and communication initiatives and in evaluating candidates for admission
• Ability to adapt to a changing work environment
• An understanding of secondary and higher education, along with a dedication to and ability to articulate the value of a liberal arts education
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity in college admission

 

Minimum Education Required:  

• Bachelor's degree

 

Minimum Experience Required:  

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• At least 1-3 years of professional experience. Title and compensation will commensurate with experience.

Minimum Licenses/Certifications Required: 

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• Valid driver’s license

Additional Qualifications:  (Preferred qualifications)  

This is the place for the education and experience that would be beneficial for this position but not required.

• Master’s degree
• Previous experience in college admission, education, educational advising, or consulting
• Ability to engage in overnight travel via car, train, and/or plane
• Ability and willingness to work nights and weekends

 

 

 

 

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