Admissions Counselor

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting off-campus recruitment by representing the University at high school visits, college fairs and other external outreach events.
• Supporting on-campus recruitment by contributing to, open houses, workshops, campus tours and other events that showcase the campus and academic programs.
• Planning and assisting with virtual recruitment events including, but not limited to, online chats.
• Presenting and delivering engaging presentations for prospective students and families.
• Evaluate new student credentials and recommend admission decisions.
• Cultivate relationships with high school counselors and other key prospective student influencers.
• Plan and execute creative recruitment strategies within an assigned geographic territory and with support of Senior Associate Director of Admissions; travel extensively within assigned geographic territory.
• Remain informed and up to date on all Widener University recruitment messages, facts, and policies.
• Use Slate CRM to support recruitment, student tracking, and data retrieval.
• Be an active and positive member of the undergraduate admissions team, demonstrating a willingness to participate and volunteer in team initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in contributing to a climate of inclusivity and working with a diverse student body (preferred).
• Career interest in admissions counseling and/or higher education (preferred).
• Bilingual with a preference for Spanish language skills (preferred).

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Hours

• Valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
• Evening and weekend work are required.
• Must be able to sit and work on a computer for 2+ hours minimum at a time.
• Must be able to stand and move between buildings at recruitment events, and provide walking tours, when necessary, across campus.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.