Admissions Counselor

UMass Boston; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

UMass Boston is seeking an Admissions Counselor to develop and implement recruitment activities, manage a recruitment territory, and represent the university at high school and college fairs. The role includes conducting interviews and providing enrollment counseling for prospective students, and reviewing applications for admission decisions.

The position may be eligible for a hybrid model with on-campus and remote work, depending on department needs and events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 1–3 years' experience required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for territory travel.
• Flexible schedule including evenings and weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment activities to attract students.
• Manage a recruitment territory and represent the university at fairs.
• Conduct interviews and provide enrollment counseling for prospective students.
• Review applications and render admission decisions for freshmen and transfers.
• Serve as liaison with on- and off-campus constituents.
• Assist with office phone queue and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interviewing

Enrollment counseling

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

General Summary

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for developing and/or implementing traditional recruitment activities to attract students to the University. The incumbent will manage an assigned geo-territory, create a travel plan for recruitment and will represent the University at high school and college fairs; and will develop and maintain relationships with personnel at assigned high schools. The Admissions Counselor will also conduct interviews and provide enrollment counseling for prospective students; will review applications and render admission decisions for freshman and transfer applicants; and will also serve as a liaison to various on-and off-campus constituents. This position may be eligible for a hybrid model, with a combination of on campus and remote work, depending on department business needs.

Examples of Duties

• Develop and/or implement recruitment activities to attract students to the university; conduct recruiting activities, which includes scheduling school visits, conducting interview and informational sessions, attending events and developing partnerships within the community
• Manage a recruitment territory and represent the university at high school and college fairs
• Conduct interviews and provide enrollment counseling for prospective students
• Review applications and render admission decisions for freshmen and transfers applicants
• Serve as liaison with various on and off-campus constituencies.
• Serve as agent on the office main telephone number queuing system
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required. 1-3 years' experience required. The incumbent will be required to work some evenings and/or weekends, as necessary. The incumbent is required to have and maintain throughout the duration of employment in the position a valid driver's license and reliable transportation to travel throughout identified recruitment territory. Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, as well as off-campus recruiting events, is required.

Salary Ranges

Grade: 28

Salary Ranges

This is an exempt union position.

All official salary offers must be approved by Human Resources.

UMass Boston Inclusion Statement

UMass Boston is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [e-mail] or 617-287-5150.