ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR – STAFF POSITION

About the role

The Admissions Counselor plays a crucial role in fostering a vibrant learning community at WPU. They will lead by example, develop others' leadership capabilities, and actively demonstrate the Quaker virtues of simplicity, peace-making, integrity, community, and equality.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate the opportunities offered by the institution to students through face-to-face contact, phone calls, and electronic exchanges.
• Guide students and their families through the admissions process.
• Support university processes to achieve educational and economic goals.
• Manage and evaluate assigned recruitment areas.
• Represent the University at college fairs statewide.
• Visit high schools and serve as a liaison with guidance counselors.
• Interpret departmental and/or college policies and procedures.
• Work harmoniously with others, including evening and weekend commitments, and occasional overnight travel.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience: Admissions experience not required; personal experience as a WPU student is preferred.
• Abilities: Enthusiasm for working with students and their families; ability to facilitate, manage, and evaluate assigned recruitment area; working knowledge of computer software programs; ability to learn and retain a wide range of institutional information; excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to handle highly confidential matters and materials with discretion; ability to work independently and collaboratively; ability to work with diverse populations; proficiency with office machines; valid driver’s license.

Skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Positive attitude in meeting and dealing effectively with students, other personnel, and the community.
• Customer service skills including phone and in-person reception etiquette.
• Proficiency with office machines including fax, scanner, and copy machine.

Benefits

William Penn University is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Pay

At will employee

Schedule

Some evening and weekend commitments are required; as is occasional overnight travel.