Admission Counselor

FORDHAM University; New York, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York is seeking an Admission Counselor to recruit, review, and yield first-year undergraduates. This role covers a defined recruitment territory and requires independent travel for 4-6 weeks per admission cycle, plus some evenings and weekends.

You will evaluate applications, communicate Fordham’s mission, and collaborate with team members, faculty, and counselors to meet enrollment goals and participate in events such as open houses and admitted student days.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with Google Suite applications (Docs, Sheets, Gmail).
• Proven quantitative and analytical abilities under time pressure with high application activity.
• Adept at public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences.
• Ability to travel locally and domestically.

Responsibilities

• Manages a recruitment territory using qualitative and quantitative indicators.
• Recruits prospective full-time first-year students.
• Develops understanding of the University's mission, programs, and admission process and communicates it effectively.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Google Suite

Analytical acumen

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Slate admission CRM

Job description

About the University

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Campus Director

Reporting to the Campus Director of Admission at Lincoln Center, the Admission Counselor is responsible for recruiting, reviewing and yielding first-year undergraduate students. This position is a member of a larger admission team, all of whom are responsible for conveying the mission and essence of the University experience to both students, parents, counselors, and other influencers.

The Admission Counselor manages a defined recruitment territory and manages projects and processes related to full-time undergraduate admission.

The role requires independent travel for 4-6 weeks per admission cycle, as well as some evening and weekend work.

Essential Functions

Manages a recruitment territory using qualitative and quantitative indicators such as relationship building, creativity with travel and recruitment strategies, independent management, volume, enrollment trends, and effective use of time and fiscal resources.

Recruits prospective full-time first-year students.

Develops and demonstrates an in-depth understanding of the University’s mission, identity, academic programs, and admission process, and communicates this information effectively and consistently with diverse audiences.

Reviews and evaluates full-time first-year admission applications in accordance with holistic review standards and established reading benchmarks.

Collaborates effectively with team members, University colleagues, and external constituents (community, students, family and counseling community) to meet enrollment goals and support prospective students.

Participates in office-wide programs, special projects, and events, including open houses, admitted student days, and other initiatives.

Attends and presents at local, regional, and/or national conferences.

Provides timely, professional, and personalized communication and customer service to prospective students, applicants, and families throughout the admission process.

Maintains accurate records of recruitment and evaluation activities within the admissions systems.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Management Responsibilities May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions

Represents the University at on-campus and off-campus events and fairs.

Participates in staffing meetings, retreats, and on-going training.

Engages in professional development opportunities to enhance skills in recruitment, communication, and data-informed decision-making.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree.

0-2 years experience in Undergraduate Admission.

Valid Driver’s License

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal) in both individual interactions and large group presentations.

Proficiency in Google Suite applications.

Proven quantitative and analytical acumen, particularly in compressed time frames with a high volume of application activity.

Adept at public speaking.

Ability to travel locally and domestically.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Knowledge in web-based and social media communication strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with undergraduate admission

Familiarity with Technologies SLATE or like Admission CRM.

Possess skills to read and synthesize information within compressed time frames and for a high volume of application information.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $66,555

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $66,555

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Start Date

ASAP

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Often

Standing

Standing Often

Walking

Walking Often

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Seldem

Climbing stairs Seldom

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Often

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Seldem

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Often

Lifting – up to 50 pounds

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting – over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.