Admissions Officer

About the role

The Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Admissions at Rutgers University–Newark leads the recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment of prospective students at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Through strategic outreach, holistic application review, student‑centered communications, and cross‑campus collaboration, the office works to build a diverse and academically successful incoming class while advancing Rutgers–Newark’s mission of access, opportunity, and student success. Rutgers University – Newark, an urban public research anchor institution located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise, is seeking an Admissions Officer. Reporting to the Director of Applicant Research and Strategy, the Admissions Officer promotes the University’s mission by empowering prospective students, families, and educators with the information and tools needed to understand and navigate the college admissions process at Rutgers University – Newark.

Responsibilities

• Works together with a team to develop and implement strategic recruitment efforts, application, and selection processes for all undergraduate students.
• Communicates effectively with all colleagues through regular and planned communication and/or meetings.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with transfer professionals within NJ community colleges and engages with transfer students who are interested in applying to RU‑N.
• Maintains visibility of the University to ensure interest and continued growth of the applicant pool for that region.
• Reviews applications in the Salesforce suite and accurately applies acceptance/rejection parameters correctly using professional judgment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Two years of relevant experience that demonstrates skills in higher education admission counseling.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle are required to perform the duties of this position.
• A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Salesforce, Perceptive Content, Marketing Cloud, and data reporting and analytics.

Skills

• Good communication skills and computer literacy in industry‑standard software.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office platform (Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel,