Graduate & International Admissions Counselor

Paul Smith's College•Paul Smiths, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Paul Smith’s College is seeking a Graduate & International Admissions Counselor, a key member of its collaborative, student-centered Admissions staff. The role recruits and counsels prospective graduate and undergraduate students, and may also counsel their parents, on the admissions process. The counselor builds relationships with prospective students, guidance counselors, faculty, instructors, and the campus community, and helps identify and recruit students who are a good fit for the college. In coordination with Admissions and Enrollment Management leadership, the counselor develops and implements recruitment strategies, manages an assigned territory and its communications, processes applications, and advises prospective students on entry requirements, academic programs, and financial aid opportunities. The position includes virtual recruitment and coordination of in-person travel and events, campus tours, graduate-program recruitment, and collaboration with the International Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) on I-20 documentation after international students deposit. The counselor uses the Slate CRM platform to review reports and territory data and assists with related duties assigned by enrollment leadership. This is an in-person position with occasional remote-work flexibility. Evening and weekend work may sometimes be required, along with limited travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
Ability to communicate clearly and make a positive impression on prospective students, their parents, and high school guidance counselors.
Ability to understand and present essential information about the college and its programs.
Sensitivity and commitment to issues of access and inclusion.
Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive workplace.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the standards of the college’s insurer.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds and set up a simple display.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree or graduate coursework.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract and matriculate graduate and undergraduate students in coordination with Admissions and Enrollment Management leadership.
Develop virtual recruitment and help coordinate in-person travel, including visits to transfer colleges, high school and college fairs, classroom presentations, regional recruitment programs, and other on- and off-campus events.
Communicate with and cultivate relationships with faculty, guidance counselors, and instructors in the assigned territory.
Manage the assigned territory’s caseload and implement elements of the college’s recruitment communication plan.
Counsel prospective students on the admissions process and entry requirements, and discuss academic programs and financial aid opportunities.
Process admissions applications and handle international application requirements, transcript evaluations, and transfer evaluations.
Meet with prospective students and conduct campus tours.
Collaborate with the International Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) after international students deposit to ensure timely collection of I-20 documents.
Work with campus personnel involved in recruitment.
Actively recruit for graduate programs and certificates.
Meet or exceed enrollment goals for the assigned territory.
Serve as the first point of contact for graduate and international inquiries, tours, and correspondence.
Follow up with prospects and applicants by phone, email, text, and direct mail.
Use the Slate CRM platform to pull reports and data about the recruiting territory.
Perform related duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions, Director of Graduate Admissions, Director of Enrollment Operations, and Vice President for Enrollment Management.