Admissions Counselor, Admissions Office

Major Responsibilities

• Advise students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and financial assistance, as appropriate.
• Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee, review credentials, and make recommendations for admission decisions.
• Deliver on-campus information sessions, including some Saturday and Sunday sessions.
• Participate and provide support to UDColleges and campus partners in their on-campus recruitment programs and yield activities.
• Network and develop collaborative relationships with assigned high schools.
• Speak to groups and individual students and meet with school officials to develop partnerships between the University and other institutions throughout an assigned geographic region.
• Serve as the primary contact and reader of applications for admission from students who attend those high schools.
• Represent the University of Delaware Admissions Office at college fairs, college nights, and admissions panels during the day, evenings, or weekends.
• Host off-campus receptions for high school counselors and prospective students and parents.
• Recruitment travel will be in-person and virtual and 6-10 weeks during the semester.
• Cultivate relationships with prospective students and their parents.
• Maintain communication with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree and two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective written and oral communication and organizational skills required.
• Strong presentation skills required.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge of student recruitment, retention issues and admissions standards.
• Ability to multi-task and work independently as a team member to achieve common goals is expected.
• Proficient computer skills and use of presentation software.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is desirable.

Special Requirements

• Some weekend and evening work required.
• During the spring and fall, this position will require travel, weekends and extended hours.
• A valid drivers license and regular access to private reliable means of transportation required.