Admissions Counselor

School of Visual Arts•New York, NY

4d•$29 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor plays a pivotal, candidate-facing role in driving prospective student recruitment and enrollment for the School of Visual Arts (SVA). This position serves as a primary ambassador for the College, counseling applicants, conducting creative portfolio reviews, and communicating the value of SVA’s undergraduate art and design programs. Operating both in-person and remotely during a heavy recruitment cycle (spanning 8 to 9 months), the Admissions Counselor works independently and collaboratively to travel nationally, deliver engaging presentations at high schools and colleges, and manage prospective student data in Salesforce. The ideal candidate blends administration experience with a passion for higher education, visual arts, and inclusive candidate engagement. This role is based in New York City and requires extensive national travel during fall/winter weekends.

Requirements

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) degree
Must possess a valid US Driver’s License
1-3 years of professional experience in the visual arts, arts education, and/or higher education admissions.
Proficiency with Apple operating systems and ability to work with Keynote, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and CRM software (preferably Salesforce).
Deep understanding of visual arts curricula, higher education admissions processes, and credit transfer evaluations.
Strong public speaking, presentation, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills.
Ability to conduct artistic portfolio evaluations, collaborate with diverse constituencies, work independently and on a team, and maintain flexibility for extensive travel and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective students and applicants to SVA, counseling them on undergraduate programs, campus facilities, faculty, alumni achievements, and enrollment policies.
Represent SVA across the country at National Portfolio Day events, high schools, two-year colleges, and recruitment fairs.
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with high school art teachers, instructors, department heads, and college counselors nationwide.
Assist with the development, planning, and execution of recruitment events, campus tours, Pre-College programs, and educator workshops.
Collaborate with the Associate Director of Admissions to execute customized outreach strategies for high-interest prospective students.
Conduct constructive artistic critiques and portfolio reviews for prospective students during the recruitment events and counseling sessions.
Review completed application files to evaluate eligibility for admission and scholarships.
Review transfer applications and transcripts to determine transfer credit awards, supporting the Manager of Transfer Admissions as needed.
Accurately track prospective student records, communication touchpoints, and application materials in Salesforce.
Manage daily administrative workflows, including data entry, record filing, and high-volume phone and email inquiries.
Address inquiries from inter-departmental staff and Department Chairs while keeping up-to-date with institutional policies.
Perform other job-related duties, administrative tasks, and special projects as assigned.