Admission Counselor, Undergraduate Admission

Fairfield University • Fairfield, CT

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Undergraduate Admission, the admission counselor will assist in the recruitment of first-year and transfer students. This will include managing and maintaining a recruitment territory, developing relationships with high school counselors and prospective students. This person will be responsible for reviewing applications and will also be expected to coordinate prospective and admitted student yield programming.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1-2 years of progressive admission experience or comparable experience in education.
• Experience in planning and implementing a comprehensive recruitment program.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Public speaking ability.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to work frequent evenings and weekends during peak travel and reading periods.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred or equivalent related experience.
• Experience at a small, private, selective university, either professionally or as a student, is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Slate CRM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a recruitment territory.
• Develop relationships with high school counselors and prospective students.
• Review applications.
• Coordinate prospective and admitted student yield programming.
• Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level