Admissions Counselor (Tyler School of Art and Architecture)

Temple University • Philadelphia, PA

31d • Hybrid

About The Position

Temple University's Tyler School of Art and Architecture is searching for an Admissions Counselor. This role is responsible for recruiting undergraduate freshmen, transfer, and graduate students, representing the Tyler School of Art and Architecture. Recruitment duties include portfolio reviews, developing and managing a recruitment territory, and traveling to various educational institutions and events to represent programs and provide guidance. Other duties include assisting with on-campus events, communicating with prospective students, evaluating admission applications, reviewing portfolios, and serving as an admissions liaison. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least one (1) year of directly related experience in an academic setting in higher education or related field.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends.
• Must be able to assess, critique, and evaluate portfolios of work in areas relative to Tyler School of Art and Architecture programs.
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and use of personal computers and database management required.
• Must have valid driver's license, insurance and access to automobile for off-campus recruitment travel.
• Must be able to read maps effectively.
• Also required to use air or rail travel.

Nice To Haves

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in art and design or related field.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting undergraduate freshmen, transfer and graduate students.
• Representing the Tyler School of Art and Architecture at Temple University.
• Conducting portfolio reviews.
• Developing and managing a recruitment territory.
• Traveling to high schools, college fairs, community colleges, colleges, portfolio review sessions and other professional and recruitment events.
• Representing and giving presentations about Tyler School of Art and Architecture programs.
• Providing guidance on AED programs to students, teachers, parents, and guidance counselors.
• Assisting in planning and participating in on-campus events.
• Communicating with prospective students in person, by phone, through social media, in writing, and in group presentations.
• Leading special interest groups and high profile guests through Tyler and the enrollment process.
• Evaluating admission applications and responding to appeals from students, parents, and guidance counselors.
• Tracking and reviewing applications.
• Reviewing undergraduate portfolios.
• Enrolling an academically accomplished and diverse student body.
• Serving as the Tyler and Architecture & Environmental Design Admissions liaison to Temple University when appropriate.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A hybrid work schedule
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 3 Personal Days
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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