Admissions Counselor

About the role

The University of Scranton is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit new students and support admissions office operations. This position requires 8-12 weeks of full-time travel in the Fall and 6-8 weeks of part-time travel in the Spring.

Responsibilities

• Recruit new students
• Manage a student’s respective travel territories; responsible for territory analysis, decision making and planning of the territory
• Have an in-depth knowledge about the university
• Interpret and apply common admissions and financial aid practices and procedures
• Give large and small group presentations
• Conduct prospective student interviews
• Maintain existing/develop new relationships with influencers
• Visit high schools and attend college fairs, full-time travel in the fall, 50% travel in the spring, report on travel productivity and travel expenses
• Conduct phone calls to prospective students and answer incoming phone calls and emails of students, counselors, parents and any other influencers
• Attend on and off campus receptions and programs for prospective students, parents and influencers
• Independently review and render decisions on freshmen applications; evaluate and judge the academic credentials and other relevant factors

Requirements

• MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) proficiency
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Excellent public speaking skills
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Ability to use discretionary judgment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced team environment
• Ability to travel
• Available to work evenings/weekends

Skills

• Goal oriented and high energy
• The ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each person’s worth, valuing diverse perspectives, and treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy
• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit mission

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree is required
• Preferred Requirements: Preferred Education, Minimum Job Experience Requirements, Customer service, Knowledge of a Jesuit Education, Knowledge of the University of Scranton or higher education administration experience

Pay

Exempt

Schedule/Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required. Full Time