Admission Counselor at Lasell University Newton, MA

Lasell University; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lasell University seeks an Admission Counselor in Newton, MA, to manage all aspects of the admission and recruitment process. The role includes travel, counseling, and reviewing applications to inform timely decisions.

The position emphasizes collaboration within the admissions team and ongoing communication with prospective students and families. The role is hybrid (Tier 2): on campus three days a week and remote two days during the reading and yield season, with full in-person work during

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience in higher education or related role (student work counts).
• Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions and MS Office preferred.
• Workday experience; typical on-site schedule 8:30 am–4:30 pm with occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of the admission and recruitment process.
• Travel domestically for recruitment visits, college fairs, and events.
• Counsel prospective students and families through the application process and decisions.
• Review applications and provide timely admission decisions.
• Support recruitment events on- and off-campus while representing the college professionally.
• Engage with students, families, and guidance professionals to communicate the university's offerings.
• Meet enrollment goals for inquiries, applications, admitted and enrolled students.
• Conduct admission presentations and interviews for visitors.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate by Technolutions

MS Office

Workday

Job description

Admission Counselor – Lasell University

Location: Newton, MA – Lasell University

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: $45,000 – $48,000 per year

Job Category: Staff

Position Summary

The Admission Counselor will assist in and be responsible for all aspects of the admission and recruitment process including, but not limited to:

1. Fall and spring domestic recruitment travel including high school and community college visits, college fairs, area receptions, and events
2. Counseling prospective students and families throughout the college application and selection process
3. Assisting guidance professionals, faculty, alumni/ae, and prospective students and families to better understand the college's mission through personal interviews, group presentations, and extensive follow‑up communication
4. Conducting a thorough application review of admission materials and providing decisions in a timely fashion
5. Assisting in recruitment related events both on‑ and off‑campus, while representing the college with the utmost professionalism
6. Flexibility, dedication, initiative, confidentiality, and the ability to learn are expected
7. Serve as a collaborative member of the admission team managing a recruitment territory to achieve enrollment goals for the College
8. Provide proactive, thorough and timely information to students about the admission process, financial aid and costs, academic programs, and student experience
9. Follow‑up with students and parents via phone, text message, letters, and email
10. Meet quantitative and qualitative departmental goals for inquiries, applications, admitted and enrolled students through the completion, review and conversion of applications for assigned territory
11. Conduct admission presentations and interviews for visitors during on‑campus and off‑campus events
12. Complete routine reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and professional development
13. This position may have a focus on international student or transfer student recruitment, based on the candidate's experience
14. Work with current students, staff, faculty, alumni and other stakeholders that support the recruitment of students
15. Contribute to the overall success of the enrollment program and the university by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Tier Structure

This position is hybrid (Tier 2). It will work on campus for 3 days per week and remotely for 2 days per week during the reading and yield season. During travel seasons, school vacation weeks, event weeks, and special events, the position will be fully in‑person and on campus/at travel site.

Qualifications

Education Level: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.

Experience: 1 to 3 years working in a similar capacity within higher education or a related industry/position (student work applies).

Computer Skills: Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions (enrollment management software) and MS Office professional software packages is preferred.

Workday: Monday‑Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Required evening and weekend work at specific times of the year.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Certification/Registration/License: Valid unrestricted U.S. Driver's License for one year, with an insurable or satisfactory driving record as determined by the college's insurer.

EEO Statement

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.