Admission Counselor

Stonehill College; Easton (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehill College in Massachusetts is seeking a full-time Admission Counselor to participate in the recruitment of prospective undergraduate students. The successful candidate will demonstrate an exceptional work ethic and will join an experienced admissions team in promoting the College to prospective students and their families.

The role involves travel to high schools and college fairs, reviewing applications for admission and merit-based scholarships, and conducting information sessions and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and valid driver’s license required.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently.
• Experience in undergraduate admission or college counseling preferred; knowledge of Slate and Ellucian beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and conduct recruitment and counseling activities in a specific geographic territory.
• Review ~1,000 applications for admission and merit-based scholarships.
• Conduct virtual, on-campus, and off-campus information sessions and interviews.
• Develop and maintain communication with prospective students, families, and school counselors.
• Serve as a liaison between Undergraduate Admission and other campus departments.
• Plan campus visits, counselor programs, and recruitment events.
• Lead projects supporting the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Independent work style

Evening/weekend availability

Interviewing/counseling skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate by Technolutions

Ellucian Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stonehill College is seeking a full-time Admission Counselor to participate in the recruitment of prospective undergraduate students. The successful candidate will demonstrate an exceptional work ethic and will join an experienced admissions team in promoting the College to prospective students and their families.

• Plan, manage, and conduct recruitment and counseling activities in a specific geographic territory while developing school counselor relationships. This includes approximately 8-10 weeks of fall recruitment travel and 3-5 weeks of spring recruitment travel at assigned high schools and college fairs.
• Independently, thoroughly, and holistically review approximately 1,000 early action, early decision, and regular decision applications by assigned deadlines for admission and merit-based scholarships.
• Conduct virtual, on-campus, and off-campus group information sessions and personal interviews for prospective students.
• Develop, cultivate, and maintain communication with prospective students, parents, and school counselors throughout the recruitment cycle.
• Serve as a liaison between the Office of Undergraduate Admission and other administrative and academic departments on campus.
• Plan, coordinate, and support assigned campus visit experiences, school counselor programs, and other recruitment events on campus, off campus, and virtually.
• Lead various projects or programs associated with the essential operation of the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Potential projects may include, but are not limited to, the following: open house planning, web content development, student worker coordination, school counselor programs, social media marketing, data collection/research, and international and multicultural student recruitment.
• Other duties as assigned.

A Bachelor’s degree and a valid driver’s license are required. Strong oral and written communication skills, in addition to the ability to work independently, are critical. Availability for some evening and weekend commitments is also required.

Previous experience in undergraduate admission or college counseling is preferred. Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions, Ellucian Banner Database, and Microsoft Office is helpful.