<p>Title: Admissions Counselor for Athletic Recruitment</p> <p>Department/Location: Admissions and Enrollment/Principia College</p> <p>Position Type: Full-Time, 12-months</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>The Admissions Counselor for Athletics Recruitment is a pivotal member of the admissions team, serving as the primary liaison between the Office of Admissions and the Athletics Department. This role is responsible for supporting the development and execution of recruitment strategies targeted at prospective student-athletes, providing guidance throughout the admissions process, and ensuring a seamless transition from prospect to enrolled student. Working collaboratively with coaches, campus partners, and external organizations, the Admissions Counselor for Athletic Recruitment supports institutional enrollment goals, fosters a diverse and talented incoming class, and upholds compliance with relevant NCAA, conference, and institutional policies.</p> <p>Who We Are</p> <p>At our award-winning Early Childhood through grade 12 Principia School in St. Louis, Missouri, and top-ranked Principia College in Elsah, Illinois, Principia faculty and staff make up a close-knit community of educators, coaches, and professionals taking a distinct approach to education-blending academic excellence with Christian Science-based character education. Principia's team of over 500 employees supports not only Principia School and Principia College, but also a worldwide network of alumni and friends.</p> <p>At Principia College, our globally-focused curriculum honors diverse perspectives and develops creative changemakers who use their academic skills for good in service to themselves, their communities, and the world. In-depth study meets real-world experience through study abroad programs, internships, capstone projects, and a robust slate of student activities, including a world-renowned mediation team, top-ranked solar car team, national champion rugby club, and the nation's oldest student-run public affairs conference.</p> <p>Principia employees are part of an engaging academic community preparing students to be tomorrow's leaders, thinkers, and changemakers. We strive to create a collaborative and inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong and are valued.</p> <p>Primary Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Works collaboratively with the Athletic Director, Assistant Dean and Assistant Director of Admissions Recruitment to develop and implement strategic recruitment plans for student-athletes, including representing the institution at college fairs, high school visits, athletic showcases, and outreach events both on and off campus </li><li>Advises prospective student-athletes and their families on admissions requirements, financial aid offerings, NCAA eligibility, and the unique opportunities available for athletes at the institution </li><li>Partners closely with coaches, Athletics staff, and the Admissions team to coordinate recruitment efforts, ensuring timely and informed communication regarding prospective student-athletes </li><li>Evaluates applications from student-athletes, provides holistic file reviews, and serves on admissions committees as needed to advocate for applicants' academic and athletic potential </li><li>Supports the facilitation of campus visits, tours, and information sessions tailored to student-athletes, including coordinating with Athletics and the Campus Engagement Team for team visits and recruitment events </li><li>Maintains accurate records of contacts, applications, and recruitment outcomes in CRM system, and contribute to regular reporting on athletic admissions metrics </li><li>Ensures adherence to institutional, conference, and NCAA rules and guidelines in all recruitment and admissions activities, participating in ongoing training as necessary </li><li>Monitors trends in athletic recruitment and admissions, recommends best practices, and participates in professional development opportunities to strengthen office effectiveness and student service </li><li>Assists with standard admissions counselor duties such as participation at college fairs, high school visits, open houses, orientation programs, and cross-campus recruitment projects as needed </li></ul> <p>Core Competencies</p> <ul> <li>Results Driven and Productivity: Ability to prioritize and deliver results in a high-volume environment. </li><li>Relationship Builder: Builds and sustains strong connections with a genuine interest in others. </li><li>Customer Service: Responds promptly and professionally to customer needs. </li><li>Communication: Provides regular, consistent, and meaningful information. Listens carefully to others and ensures message is understood. Ensures important matters are shared with all appropriate parties. Communicates in a clear and concise manner. Tailors communication style to needs of the recipient. </li><li>Proactive: Ability to self-start. </li><li>Team players: Ability to collaborate and partner with peers and senior leaders is critical, with an ability to listen, give and receive feedback, and be comfortable exchanging ideas and speaking candidly in a professional and collegial manner. </li><li>Inclusive: Demonstrates awareness and respect for cultural differences, actively seeks to understand diverse perspectives, and supports cross-cultural interactions. Fosters an inclusive environment where individuals of all backgrounds feel valued and respected. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Student of Christian Science preferred </li><li>Supportive of Principia's guiding statements as articulated here https://www.principia.edu/about/guiding-statements </li><li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution (preferred fields: education, sports management, communications, or related) </li><li>Experience in admissions, recruitment, athletics administration, or student services (1-2 years preferred) </li><li>Knowledge of NCAA rules and eligibility requirements or willingness to learn and comply </li><li>Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite (or similar data management tools) </li><li>Ability to travel for recruitment events and work occasional evenings/weekends as needed </li></ul> <p>The statements above describe the general nature and level of work but are not a complete list of responsibilities and are subject to change at the discretion of Principia.</p> <p>Compensation and Benefits</p> <p>We offer a competitive starting salary range for this position: $44,000 - $50,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p> <p>In addition to salary, our comprehensive total rewards package includes:</p> <ul> <li>Generous Employee Tuition Discount: Enjoy a 90% discount on tuition (pro-rated for part-time staff) for your eligible children enrolled from Pre-K3 through College (infant and acorn programs excluded). </li><li>Relocation: Principia provides a relocation imbursement of up to 12% of your annual salary, when moving from outside a radius of more than 50 miles </li><li>Professional Development: Access to learning opportunities, training programs, and career growth support. </li><li>Comprehensive Benefits: Learn more about all our benefits here, including comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with Principia matching, and more. </li></ul> <p>Equal Opportunity</p> <p>Principia, a mission-driven institution, believes every person has the right to an equitable and respectful educational environment and workplace. Principia does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender (identity or expression), sexual orientation, family status, disability, age, or military or veteran status.</p> <p>In hiring, admissions, and related decisions, Principia-as an institution with a religious mission-gives preference, where appropriate, to Christian Scientists.</p>