Careers Opportunities at MCC

Admission Counselor

Midwest College of Cosmetology – Lincoln College-Normal

General Description: Responsible for the recruitment of students to the Midwest College of Cosmetology. Meet with students, family members, high school counselors, and representatives of other organizations in person.  Contact students via telephone, e-mail, and mail. Provide excellent customer service. Conduct admission interviews and build professional relationships with respective audiences. Compile and analyze admission data. Plan and participate in campus events sponsored by the Midwest College of Cosmetology and the Office of Admissions.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates degree required.  A background in cosmetology or a related field is required.  Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.  Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.  Admissions or marketing experience preferred.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

1.  Manage specific recruitment objectives including headcount and conversion rate goals.
2.  Implement, monitor, and manage regular communication plan with prospective students, applicants, accepted students, deposited students and their family members.
3. Plan and participate in Admissions events both on- and off-campus.
4. Use the College’s computer information system to monitor and follow-up with inquiries and applicants. 
5.  Coordinate campus visit experiences of prospective students and their family members.
6. Work effectively with Instructors, financial aid professionals, and residence life professionals to ensure a smooth transition from inquiry to enrolled student.
7. Ability to work some evenings and weekends and willingness to travel to selected locations.
8. Respect the confidential nature of information provided by students and family members.
9. Complete assignments in a timely fashion.

The evaluation of candidates begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Items to Include:
Cover Letter
Resume
Names and contact information for three professional references

Contact Information: Send letter, resume, and references list to:

Monica Fortune
Director of Admissions
Lincoln College-Normal
715 E. Raab Rd
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 452-0500
Electronic Submission: mfortune@lincolncollege.edu

Lincoln College is an equal opportunity employer.

Midwest College of Cosmetology is always accepting resumés for instructors and support staff.

Submit resumés to:
Director of Midwest College of Cosmetology
Jennifer Fiorini
755 W. Radd Rd.
Normal, IL 61761

Or e-mail jfiorini@lincolncollege.edu

Updated 8/27/10