Jobs at Moody Publishers (Now Hiring) — 10 open

Location: Chicago, IL

Job-Type: Full-Time

Compensation Range: $42,000-$46,000 USD

The compensation above is the estimated hiring range for this position. Final offers are determined based on a variety of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and other job-related considerations.

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What You Will Be Doing:

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor serves as a key representative of the institution, managing a caseload of prospective students and guiding them through all stages of the application process. This role requires strategic planning, effective communication, and strong relationship-building skills to support institutional recruitment goals. Admissions Counselors work collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to create a welcoming and informative experience for prospective students.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in admission, sales, marketing, or a related field
• Organizational skills, planning, self-motivation, accountability, delegation, and evaluation
• A working knowledge of computer software is required; admission software preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Affinity and enthusiastic commitment to the mission of Moody Bible Institute
• Authorized to work in the US legally without sponsorship

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with an integrated database
• A working knowledge of admission software

Work Environment/Conditions:

Moody Bible Institute is a Christian-based Higher Education and Media Ministry. We exist to equip people with the Truth of God’s Word. If you are mission-minded, and have a servant’s heart, join us as we look to further impact the Kingdom of God.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely 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. The role requires in-office presence Monday through Friday, with hours varying to total 38.75.

Moderate Statewide travel may be expected for this position.

Additional Information:

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Candidates must align with MBI’s Christian identity. Employees are expected to sign a Statement of Faith and adhere to the Community Standards.

We comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, and any other applicable legally protected category. As a religious institution, we have the right to, and do, require that employees hold beliefs consistent with our Doctrinal Statement and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with our religious beliefs, as explained in our Community Standards.