Admissions Counselor
Eastern CT State University•Willimantic, CT
•Hybrid
About The Position
Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an Admissions Counselor position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut. The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with some admissions counseling and/or student outreach experience, or equivalent.
- Ability to travel to remote locations.
- Ability to load and transport admissions materials, displays and other equipment.
- Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills.
- Public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations.
- Ability to represent the admissions profession positively through a strong, student-centered ethic.
- Basic familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software tools.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Associate Director with ongoing strategic communications with high school and independent counselors, including email, print, and other media.
- Represent the University both on- and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process including at college fairs, high school visits, and other events.
- Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories, including travel both in and out-of-state.
- Works collaboratively with two-year and community colleges to increase transfer student enrollment.
- Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University by in-person appointments, phone calls, emails and social media outlets.
- Review and score application essays and other materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions.
- Coordinate and contribute to the success of various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University.
- Assist in the development and delivery of on-campus events and programs for counseling groups and individuals.
Benefits
- paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals
- medical, dental, and prescription plans
- group life insurance
- retirement
- retiree health care
- tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities
- Deferred Retirement Contribution plans
- Dependent Care Assistance
- Medical Flexible spending accounts
- long and short term disability insurance plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
