Admission Counselor/Assistant Director

Gettysburg College; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gettysburg College is seeking an Admissions Counselor or Assistant Director to join its Admissions Office. This full-time role involves recruitment, managing territory, and engaging with prospective students. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and have strong communication skills to foster an inclusive community designed for diverse groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience in college admissions preferred.
• Valid United States driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct admissions recruitment and selection duties.
• Manage territory and build relationships.
• Organize and coordinate events for prospective students.

Skills

Communication

Public Speaking

Collaboration

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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The Admissions Counselor or Assistant Director of Admissions opening is for a full-time, entry-level position in the Admissions Office. Responsibilities include admissions recruitment and selection duties; 6-9 weeks of recruitment travel; territory management and relationship-building in assigned geographic areas; interviewing; public speaking, and application review.Additional responsibilities include organizing and coordinating events for prospective students, preparing communications content, and other admission-related duties as assigned.

A Bachelor's degree, and a valid United States driver's license is required. Experience in undergraduate college admissions as an admissions counselor, admissions intern and/or admissions tour guide is preferred. Title and salary dependent on years of experience.

The successful candidate should have excellent demonstrated abilities in the following: communicate verbally and in writing; speak confidently in front of large groups; effectively organize activities and projects on time; work collaboratively and well with a diverse group of people in a dynamic environment, and analyze data effectively for program improvement.Gettysburg College seeks candidates who have the communication skills and cross-cultural abilities to maximize their effectiveness with diverse groups of students, colleagues and community members. It is expected that the successful candidate will have an interest in creating an inclusive campus community and have a commitment to a residential liberal arts and sciences college experience.

Please visit our website to submit application materials through our on-line system:https://gettysburg.peopleadmin.com/postings/5895

. Application materials must be received by Friday, June 27, 2025.

Gettysburg College, an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and admission. The College prohibits discrimination and harassment, and provides equal opportunity without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital/familial status, possession of a General Education Development Certificate (GED) as compared to a high school diploma, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex, age, or genetic information in all aspects of employment, educational programs, activities, and admissions. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, Gettysburg College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex (i.e., which includes but is not limited to the prohibition of sexual misconduct and relationship violence, including sexual assault and harassment) in all of its educational programs and activities.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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