Regional Admissions Counselor-Midwest Counselor

Job Description: Midwest Regional Admissions Counselor Midwest Counselor to reside in Chicago IL or Milwaukee WI

Department: Admissions

Reports to: Associate Director of Admissions

Position Summary:

The Regional Admissions Counselor is a fulltime recruiter who lives in a designated area outside of New York City Chicago IL or Milwaukee WI. The recruiter will travel extensively to represent.

The School of Visual Arts (SVA) at high schools community colleges fairs and National Portfolio Days primarily in and around the regional territory and sometimes beyond. The representative introduces the College to prospective students explains admissions criteria and meritbased scholarships and discusses student life. The successful candidate will maintain close communication with the home office in NYC ensuring alignment with the SVAs Admissions strategies and goals.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the NYCbased Admissions team to organize annual recruitment events at high schools educational organizations and fairs.
• Maintain daily communication with the Associate Director of Admissions and/or Admissions team as needs dictate.
• Collaborates with NYCbased Admissions Counselors routinely and as needed.
• Travel to the NYC office multiple times yearly for annual staff training seminars Accepted Students Day and other key events.
• Assists with planning and implementation of regional recruitment and yield events; assists prospective students and School Counselors from designated assigned territories visiting campus for special workshops.
• Manage travel expenses; submit monthly travel & expense reports.
• Work with the Office of Alumni Affairs to support and maintain alumni connections in the region.
• Perform other jobrelated duties or special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree is required; Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) strongly preferred

Licenses:

• Must have a valid US License
• Must have reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Directly related work experience in the visual arts and/or arts education preferred.
• Interest and commitment to the goals of higher education.
• Computer literacy.
• Familiarity with Apple platforms and ability to work with Keynote Microsoft Office Suite and Google Office Suite.
• Strong administrative skills are required with close attention to detail.
• Strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good presentation skills and high comfort with public speaking.
• Ability to work well with diverse constituencies and practice inclusivity in all settings.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Driving Requirements:

• This is a full time position that involves frequent travel (up to 60 typically 34 days per week with the remaining days working remotely.
• The candidate must reside within 40 miles of the work region Chicago IL or Milwaukee WI.
• Reliable transportation is required for this role.

Work Schedule:

• Flexibility and willingness to travel extensively and to work evening and weekend hours.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to drive or travel for long periods of time
• Working environment field Work and some office time
• Ability to occasionally work outside of normal office hours work evenings and/or weekends.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS:

The School of Visual Arts has been a leader in the education of artists designers and creative professionals for nearly seven decades. With a faculty of distinguished working professionals dynamic curriculum and an emphasis on critical thinking SVA is a catalyst for innovation and social responsibility. With more than 6000 students at its Manhattan campus and 35000 alumni in 100 countries SVA also represents one of the most influential artistic communities in the world.

To apply for this position. No walkins or phone calls please.

The School of Visual Arts is an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are a core principle of the College. SVA enjoys a community that represents a significant number of historical underrepresented communities ethnic and religious backgrounds gender identities diverse abilities and foreign countries and all are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.