Admission Counselor

Point Park University•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Admission Counselor will conduct outreach and student recruitment activities, interview and counsel prospective students, review student applications, and manage programs that contribute to the University's enrollment and academic goals. This role involves informing prospective applicants about Point Park's program offerings and admission process, enhancing the visibility of Point Park within assigned territories, and documenting recruitment efforts. The counselor will also communicate with prospective and admitted students regarding their admission status, campus visits, and financial aid opportunities, and assist with various admission office projects and events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of two years admissions experience
Familiarity with recruitment and enrollment processes
Ability to serve the various constituencies among Point Park University students (freshman and part-time)
Ability to build and enhance recruitment programs to improve the matriculation of each constituency of Point Park University
Work occasional evenings/weekends
Obtain PA Act 153 clearances (PA State Police Criminal History Report, PA Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Clearance)
Must have a valid PA driver's license

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and student recruitment activities.
Interview and counsel prospective students.
Review student applications and conduct follow-up activities.
Manage programs that contribute to the University's enrollment and academic goals.
Inform prospective applicants of Point Park's program offerings and admission process.
Enhance the visibility of Point Park among high schools, community organizations, and the region within assigned territories.
Document and report visits and recruitment fairs.
Encourage interested prospective and admitted students to visit campus.
Communicate with prospective students via telephone and email regarding admission status, campus visit, and scheduled events, documenting communications in JRM.
Evaluate applications for admission and provide necessary information to the Director of Admission.
Communicate with admitted students about available scholarship and financial aid opportunities.
Converse with admitted students regarding next steps from admission to matriculation.
Assist with ongoing projects as assigned within the admission office.
Liaise with various offices on campus.
Participate in professional development activities, with a focus on the Pennsylvania Association for College Admission Counseling.
Perform other duties as assigned.