Admissions Officer – Advanced Professional, Smeal College of Business

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

13d • $51,000 - $74,000

About The Position

The Smeal College of Business seeks a dynamic and experienced individual to support the strategic direction of undergraduate recruitment and admissions, with a strong emphasis on engaging both represented and underrepresented student populations. This role is essential to enhancing the college’s recruitment, admissions, and student support operations through direct engagement, program coordination, and continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• 3+ years of relevant experience in admissions, enrollment services, student affairs, education, higher education, or communications strongly preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
• Bachelor's Degree
• 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Responsibilities

• Advise prospective students and families on admissions, enrollment, and university services.
• Provide general guidance and refer students to appropriate academic or support offices.
• Support students through application, evaluation, visit scheduling, and transfer credit processes.
• Resolve complex student inquiries and coordinate with other offices as needed.
• Lead and present at recruitment events (e.g., Spend A Summer Day, Admitted Student Events, Open Houses, prospective student sessions).
• Plan and coordinate logistics for admissions events and outreach programs.
• Manage the “second-year entry” process and related university-wide outreach.
• Develop and deliver targeted outreach initiatives for diverse student populations in conjunction with the Smeal Office of Diversity Enhancement Programs.
• Create and edit recruitment communications and educational materials.
• Coordinate and support college-level recruitment and enrollment programs.
• Track, analyze, and report on enrollment and recruitment data.
• Collaborate with university partners to ensure consistent messaging and student support.
• Manage application follow-up and develop communication strategies for prospective students.
• May supervise staff, including hiring, training, and performance management.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
• In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
• One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees