Admissions Counselor

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. The University has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

About the role

Reporting to the Campus Director of Admissions, RH, the Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting, reviewing, and yielding first-year undergraduate students. This position is a member of a larger admissions team, all of whom are responsible for conveying the mission and essence of the University experience to students, parents, counselors, and other influencers. The Admissions Counselor manages a defined recruitment territory and projects related to full-time undergraduate admission. The role requires independent travel for 4-6 weeks per admission cycle, as well as some evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Manages a recruitment territory using qualitative and quantitative indicators such as relationship building, creativity with travel and recruitment strategies, independent management, volume, enrollment trends, and effective use of time and fiscal resources.
• Recruits prospective full-time first-year students.
• Develops and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the University’s mission, identity, academic programs, and admissions process, and communicates this information effectively and consistently with diverse audiences.
• Reviews and evaluates full-time first-year admission applications in accordance with holistic review standards and established reading benchmarks.
• Collaborates effectively with team members, University colleagues, and external constituents (community, students, family, and counseling community) to meet enrollment goals and support prospective students.
• Participates in office-wide programs and special projects and events, including open houses, admitted student days, and other initiatives.
• Attends and presents at local, regional, and/or national conferences.
• Provides timely, professional, and personalized communication and customer service to prospective students, applicants, and families throughout the admission process.
• Maintains accurate records of recruitment and evaluation activities within the admissions systems.
• Represents the University at on-campus and off-campus events and fairs.
• Participates in staffing meetings, retreats, and on-going training.
• Engages in professional development opportunities to enhance skills in recruitment, communication, and data-informed decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 0-2 years of experience in Undergraduate Admission.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Google Suite Applications.
• Proven quantitative and analytical acumen, particularly in compressed time frames with a high volume of application activity.
• Interest in web and social media communication is desirable.
• Adept at public speaking.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel locally and domestically.
• Knowledge of web-based and social media communication strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Technolutions SLATE or similar admission CRM systems.
• Basic quantitative and analytical acumen.
• Skills required to read and synthesize information within compressed time frames for a high volume of application information.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Life insurance.
• Short and long-term disability.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Tuition remission.
• Generous time off.

Pay

$66,555

Schedule

• 35 scheduled hours per week.
• Hybrid work arrangement.