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Job Title


Admissions Counselor


Company : Moody Bible Institute


Location : Chicago, IL


Created : 2026-04-14


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

This job was posted by : For moreinformation, please see:You Will Be Doing:Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Admissions, theAdmissions Counselor serves as a key representative of the institution,managing a caseload of prospective students and guiding them through allstages of the application process. This role requires strategicplanning, effective communication, and strong relationship-buildingskills to support institutional recruitment goals. Admissions Counselorswork collaboratively with internal departments and external partners tocreate a welcoming and informative experience for prospective students.Essential Functions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.- Exercise discretion and independent judgment in managing assigned leads, prospects, contacts and applicants to meet enrollment goals.- Plan and implement territory or program-specific recruitment strategies in alignment with institutional priorities.- Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students, maintaining timely and consistent communication via phone, email, text, and in-person meetings from initial inquiry through matriculation.- Maintain accurate records in the CRM system, documenting all student interactions and ensuring data integrity throughout the recruitment process.- Cultivate relationships with key influencers such as school counselors, church leaders, and community partners to promote awareness and encourage referrals.- Represent the institution at college fairs, conferences, and other recruitment events, including managing travel logistics and follow-up.- Support and/or lead campus visit experiences for prospective students, including tours, information sessions, and coordination with faculty and staff as needed.- Participate in communication campaigns, special projects, and events to support broader enrollment initiatives.- Collaborate with academic departments and student services to ensure prospective students have access to accurate and compelling program information.- Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director or Director of Admissions.Work Environment/Conditions:Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and MediaMinistry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of Gods Word. If youare mission-minded, and have a servants heart, join us as we look tofurther impact the Kingdom of God.This job operates in a professional office environment. This roleroutinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones,photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.This is a full-time, on-site position with no remote work options. Therole requires in-office presence Monday through Friday, with hoursvarying to total 38.75.Moderate Statewide travel may be expected for this position.Additional Information:Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community thatvalues and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, workeffectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways thathonor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates mustalign with MBIs Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign aStatement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination onthe basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and anyother applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution,we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefsconsistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in amanner consistent with our reli ious beliefs, as explained in ourCommunity Standards.