This position promotes and supports the learning experience of Marian University students by, leading, guiding, and counseling transfer and international students throughout the enrollment process.

Essential Functions:

Administrative – 50%

1. Researches and provides accurate information about Marian University’s degree programs and admission procedures for prospective first-year, international, transfer, and returning students.
2. Engages with current CRM, University databases, and other technology recruitment strategies; actively recommends ideas and process improvements.
3. Evaluates college transcripts to determine whether the student meets admission guidelines. Reads, interprets, and evaluates students’ academic credentials and makes admission/denial and scholarship decisions
4. Serve as one of the University’s individuals with access to the SEVIS system to input and update student records, generate 1-20 forms, and assist international students throughout the application and student visa process.
5. Maintains confidentiality and security in regard to all information and records.
6. Recommends and implements strategies to meet enrollment goals for transfer, and international students.
7. Communicates effectively with Enrollment Services members to meet enrollment goals.
8. Participates in work related evening and weekend events.

Recruitment – 30%

1. Assumes the responsibility for the recruitment of transfer and international students.
2. Effectively communicates the benefits and opportunities of a Marian University education to potential students from initial inquiry to the time of enrollment.
3. Manages visits at community and technical colleges, college fairs, businesses, and other venues based on past data for the purpose of recruiting transfer students.
4. Conducts information sessions and individual appointments, when necessary.
5. Assists with new student registrations and orientation sessions.

Counsels – 15%

1. Provides basic financial aid information to prospective students and families, including explanation for the financial aid process; works with the family to determine a comprehensive financial plan for attendance at the University.
2. Helps prospective students identify the best academic program and delivery modality for the student and counsels students appropriately.
3. Maintains a positive work environment by cooperating in a professional manner with the University Community.

Other Responsibility:

1. Performs other work-related duties as assigned -5%

Education, Experience, and Skills Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, organizational, planning, and time management skills.
3. Must possess a valid driver’s license and register with the University as an authorized driver.
4. Ability to travel and work with student in rural, urban, and metropolitan areas.
5. Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and Web tools essential.
6. Ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
7. Ability to work with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students and interact effectively with all campus. departments and participates as part of the campus management team.
8. Ability to make decisions in a changing environment and anticipate future needs.
9. Flexibility with an evolving work situation.
10. Experience in higher education preferred.
11. Admission or sales career experience preferred.
12. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
13. Willingness to support the mission and core values of the University.

Salary Range: $45K – $55K

To apply please submit a cover letter, resume and the names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references to muapplicants@marianuniversity.edu. Please use ‘Admission Counselor for Transfer and International Student Enrollment’ in the subject line of email.

Applications received by September 26, 2025, will receive full consideration. Review of applications will continue, thereafter, until the position is filled.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Transforming lives through academic excellence, innovation and leadership. Marian University is a community committed to learning, dedicated to service and social justice, and joined together by spiritual traditions.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the receipt of criminal background and reference check information; and the determination that the candidate remains eligible and suitable for employment.