Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Salem, MA

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

We're seeking a passionate professional to join our undergraduate Admissions team. You'll work directly with high school students, transfer candidates, and their families to provide personalized support throughout their admissions journey. The admissions counselor will be responsible for successfully recruiting and enrolling students to Salem State University. To achieve these goals, the candidate will review applications for undergraduate admission, conduct recruitment travel, as well as advise and counsel prospective students, guidance counselors, and other constituencies regarding the admission process and academic programs. The candidate will be responsible for meeting individual and team enrollment goals, while making a meaningful difference in students' lives while representing Salem State University's commitment to accessible, quality education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or associate degree with 2+ years of direct admissions experience
• One year of experience in higher education, or a closely related field
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team, in order to meet project and task deadlines
• Must have access to reliable transportation; must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and have appropriate auto insurance coverage throughout tenure as an admission counselor

Nice To Haves

• Three years of experience in an admissions office
• Fluency in Spanish or another language
• Excellent public speaking, interpersonal and written communication skills
• Possess excellent technical skills with Internet applications, social media, Microsoft Office suite, and CRM (TargetX/Salesforce) and/or PeopleSoft Student Information System
• Strong critical decision-making ability and time management skills
• Knowledge of/experience with admissions processes in U.S. higher education; understanding of Salem State admissions practices a plus
• Experience in the development of school counselor and community college counselor relationships

Responsibilities

• Review applications for undergraduate admission
• Conduct recruitment travel
• Advise and counsel prospective students, guidance counselors, and other constituencies regarding the admission process and academic programs
• Meeting individual and team enrollment goals

What This Job Offers

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