Admission Counselor / Senior Admission Counselor

Details•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of San Diego (USD) is seeking an Admission Counselor/Senior Admission Counselor for its Undergraduate Admissions department. This role will be instrumental in assisting with all aspects of the office's professional responsibilities. The department values innovative thinkers committed to creating lasting change and fosters a globally-minded community. USD itself is an engaged, contemporary Catholic institution dedicated to a liberal arts education, the pursuit of truth, goodness, and beauty, and the development of engaged global citizens. This position will contribute to these goals by evaluating applications, developing admission policies, managing recruitment territories, counseling students and families, and representing the University.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
For Senior Admission Counselor: 3 years in college admission work experience required.
For Admission Counselor: 1 year in college admission or relevant work experience required.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Exemplary communication and interpersonal skills (both written and oral).
Strong work ethic.
Demonstrated exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable in a team-oriented, collaborative work environment.
Knowledge of and willingness to learn and work with technology, specifically word processing environments, internet navigation, databases, and e-mail correspondence.
Knowledge of the University of San Diego and its programs.
A commitment to the University’s mission.
Sensitivity towards people of diverse social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
A valid driver's license is required.
Ability to travel (including air travel) for up to two (2) consecutive weeks.
Nights and weekends are required.
Successful completion of a pre-employment background check.
Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes.

Nice To Haves

Social media experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Evaluating and making decisions on admission applications, including calculating GPAs, analyzing course difficulty and school competitiveness, and quantifying essays, recommendations, and extracurricular activities.
Identifying applicants eligible for merit and special scholarships and making recommendations.
Participating in committee decision-making and discussions regarding admissions.
Assisting Operations staff with processing and maintaining applicant records, resolving issues within assigned territories.
Communicating with families and school counselors throughout the admission process.
Planning and managing recruiting efforts in assigned territories, including presentations at high schools, college fairs, interviews, and alumni meetings.
Deciding on school visits, fairs to attend, and reception locations based on data analysis.
Scheduling and coordinating all visits, fairs, and receptions.
Counseling prospective students and families about admission, financial aid, academic programs, and campus life.
Conducting workshops for outreach groups on college planning and the higher education system.
Serving on panels to discuss admission practices and policies.
Meeting with campus visitors, conducting information sessions, and meeting individually with families or counselors.
Providing front desk coverage as needed.
Assisting with Domestic & International Transfer Student Advising.
Coordinating admission events and special projects.
Performing other related duties as assigned.