As one of the largest degree-granting higher education systems in North America, DeVry University provides high-quality, career-oriented associate, bachelor's and master's degree programs in technology, business and management. Approximately 55,000 students are enrolled at nearly 90 locations in the United States and Canada, as well as through DeVry University Online. DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (NCA). DeVry University is based in Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

This position is responsible for counseling and advising students on financial aid and academic advisement issues. Coordinates the student finance process by interviewing students, determining eligibility, ensuring all paperwork is completed and forwarding to e-processing. Coordinates the academic advisement process by meeting with students and assisting in course and program selection. Provides excellent customer service to students and works to overcome student issues/problems to promote student success.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Interviews students applying for financial aid and determines eligibility for assistance with higher education tuition obligations.

2. Assists students with FAFSA completion and ensures that all paperwork is completed correctly; forwards completed paperwork to e-processing center.

3. Facilitates entrance and exit interview packets for DVUC student population and Perkins and Stafford loan recipients.

4. Reviews accounts of returning and transfer students intending to re-enroll and prepares student account audit requests.

5. Coordinates with the appropriate campus in identifying veterans and transmits benefits certification information for each term.

6. Provide academic advising to continuing and resuming students.

7. Counsels students with high balance or delinquent accounts and determines if additional financing is needed.

8. Performs data entry including entering comments, entrance and exit counseling dates, and Perkins paperwork received dates.

9. Assists students/families in developing a financial and academic plan to support student success at DeVry University.

10. Works closely with Admissions, the Registrar's office, and various other departments in order to assist students with their financing and advising needs.

11. Monitors curriculum records and maintains student records and files.

12. Participates in student registration activities and development activities designed to promote student awareness, retention and success.

13. Works with faculty and staff to identify students having academic problems and strives to overcome these issues to promote student success and retention; coordinates discipline issues with student services.

14. Possesses a knowledge of all applicable policies, procedures, regulations and laws.

15. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

Bachelors degree from a four year college or university required; Master's degree preferred. One to two years related and/or training experience required. PC skills in Microsoft Office, internet applications and database software. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be a self-starter with the ability to multi-task.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Posted 6/8/08

The Human Resources Department announces the position of Admissions Counselor reporting to the Assistant Dean.

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for the recruitment of various segments of the undergraduate student population; managing and maintaining an enrollment travel territory designated by the Assistant Dean; scheduling and visitation of high schools within a given travel territory; attending university days, nights, fairs and various other recruiting programs that are deemed necessary in order to recruit students to the University; using the Enrollment Management Action System (EMAS) in order to correspond with both inquiries and applicants to the University; recruiting of prospective students within a competitive sales environment; assisting in all on and off-campus recruiting events, placement testing programs and advising programs; completing solicitation phone calls, face-to-face visits, as well as written correspondence, as assigned by the Assistant Dean and scheduled by the EMAS software; explaining and facilitating the completion of all prospective student financial aid procedures; explaining various practices, procedures, and policies of the University; and performing related work as required.

CLASSIFICATION
Admissions Counselor
Exempt

STARTING DATE
July 1, 2008 or After

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Experience in admissions or enrollment management preferred.
• Ability to work weekends and evenings as requested or required.
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal communications.
• Highly motivated; possess a positive attitude.