Admissions Counselor (PSS4), Undergraduate Admissions

Rowan University • Glassboro, NJ

2d • $57,072 - $65,629 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions, this position is responsible for participation in all aspects of undergraduate admission efforts, including recruiting activities, application evaluation, interviewing candidates, and other duties assigned by the Associate Director. The Admissions Counselor will be primarily assigned to recruit high school seniors throughout the northeast region. Recruitment activities include comprehensive presentations to high school counselors and students during high school visitations; representing Rowan University at college days and college nights; holding group presentations; and representing Rowan University to parents and students at regional and national college fairs. The Admissions Counselor will participate in the University Open House Programs, Campus Visit Programs, Admitted Students Days and Tour Presentations and all other initiatives from Strategic Enrollment Management. The Admissions Counselor will review applications for all active entry terms, which usually includes evaluating a complete application and any supporting materials. The Admissions Counselor will also participate on university committees and in related professional association activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college.
• Highly motivated and works well independently.
• Availability to work day, evening and weekend hours.
• Ability to travel extensively.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• 1-year related professional work experience.
• Experience working in a college admissions office, including recruitment travel.
• Experience working at a tuition-driven institution.
• Student-centered and able to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Highly proficient with technology, Banner, Slate CRM, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Word).
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experienced team-leader with proven analytical and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact positively with various university constituent groups.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S., as the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all aspects of undergraduate admission efforts.
• Participate in all recruiting activities.
• Evaluate applications.
• Interview candidates.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Associate Director.
• Recruit high school seniors throughout the northeast region.
• Give comprehensive presentations to high school counselors and students during high school visitations.
• Represent Rowan University at college days and college nights.
• Hold group presentations.
• Represent Rowan University to parents and students at regional and national college fairs.
• Participate in University Open House Programs, Campus Visit Programs, Admitted Students Days and Tour Presentations.
• Participate in all other initiatives from Strategic Enrollment Management.
• Review applications for all active entry terms.
• Evaluate complete applications, including supporting materials.
• Participate on university committees.
• Participate in related professional association activities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive NJ State health, dental and retirement benefits.
• Extensive accrued time off/paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement for employee, spouse, and dependents to attend Rowan University, Glassboro (Tuition reimbursement will apply to undergraduate degrees only for spouse and dependents).

What This Job Offers

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