Admissions Counselor

UMass Boston • Boston, MA

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for developing and/or implementing traditional recruitment activities to attract students to the University. The incumbent will manage an assigned geo-territory, create a travel plan for recruitment and will represent the University at high school and college fairs; and will develop and maintain relationships with personnel at assigned high schools. The Admissions Counselor will also conduct interviews and provide enrollment counseling for prospective students; will review applications and render admission decisions for freshman and transfer applicants; and will also serve as a liaison to various on-and off-campus constituents. This position may be eligible for a hybrid model, with a combination of on campus and remote work, depending on department business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1-3 years’ experience required.
• The incumbent will be required to work some evenings and/or weekends, as necessary.
• The incumbent is required to have and maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to travel throughout identified recruitment territory.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as well as off-campus recruiting events, is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or implement recruitment activities to attract students to the university; conduct recruiting activities, which includes scheduling school visits, conducting interview and informational sessions, attending events and developing partnerships within the community
• Manage a recruitment territory and represent the university at high school and college fairs
• Conduct interviews and provide enrollment counseling for prospective students
• Review applications and render admission decisions for freshmen and transfers applicants
• Serve as liaison with various on and off-campus constituencies.
• Serve as agent on the office main telephone number queuing system
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

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