Admission Counselor
On-siteCollegeville, Pennsylvania, United States
Collegeville, Pennsylvania, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelHigh School Or EquivalentMedium
Job Summary
Lead recruitment efforts in an assigned territory by meeting enrollment goals, managing prospective student activities, and responding to inquiries via phone, text, and email. Develop strategies to attract qualified students, establish relationships with school counselors, and conduct interviews and information sessions. Represent Ursinus College at regional and national college fairs while coordinating outreach to community-based organizations. Participate in extensive travel ranging from 8-12 weeks annually, including school visits and specialty tours. Requires extremely frequent evening and weekend work.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrate the highest professional demeanor and ethical behavior while representing the institution
- The ability to articulate the value and benefits of a liberal arts education to a variety of audiences is essential
- Possess a celebration of diversity, both in the workplace and in student population
- Ability to work independently as well as establish and maintain collegial relations with other College staff, faculty, and students
- Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a close and integrated team of admission professionals
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- A collaborative and transparent approach to problem-solving
- Ability to plan, organize and implement programs and projects related to the College's enrollment goals
- A desire to join and foster a dynamic, transformative campus culture
- A valid driver's license, US passport, and the ability to participate in significant travel
- Ability to stand in one place for significant amounts of time and ability to lift boxes up to 40 pounds
- Bachelor's Degree required, with an appreciation for a liberal arts education experience
- 1-3 years' experience in higher education admissions and/or recruitment, which can be as a student employee/ambassador/tour guide in an office of admission
- Extremely frequent evening and weekend work required
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of Slate CRM
- Extensive knowledge of a College environment and undergraduate admission support
- Ability to positively interact and establish personal contacts with diverse group of students, parents, school counselors, and college personnel
- An in-depth knowledge of, and passion for, the liberal arts
- A high proficiency in multi-tasking and strategic thinking
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