Admissions Counselor

upenn; Market (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for employees and RV?

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking an Admissions Counselor to support recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment of prospective students across a defined region. You will speak at forums, answer inquiries by phone and email, and collaborate with the Enrollment Team to review applications for undergraduate programs.

Ideal candidates will have a BA and 1–2 years of experience, strong project management, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts required with 1–2 years of experience in higher education admissions.
• Strong project management, calendars, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the annual evaluation and selection process for first-year and transfer students.
• Support programs and projects to assist Penn Admissions.
• Manage inquiries via phone, email, and in-person; assist visits.
• Lead regional recruitment activities, including events and travel.

Skills

Project management

Public speaking

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Job description

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation.

This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Job Description Summary

The Admissions Counselor assists in the recruitment, evaluation, selection and enrolling of candidates to Penn's Schools. Serves as a speaker in a range of forums with prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and Penn Alumni; manages phone and email inquiries; work with the Enrollment Team to review and recommend applicants to Penn's undergraduate schools and programs from a given region and territory. The Admissions Counselor has responsibility to work as part of a team to achieve the institution's goals in enrolling a class of highly accomplished students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, through fostering intentional equity and collective care while engaging with students, families, and the review of applications.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the annual comprehensive evaluation and selection process for both first-year and transfer students.
• Support office-wide programs and projects, as assigned, to support the work of Penn Admissions.
• Frequently support the Admissions Visit Center and Client Care in daily staffing, welcoming visitors, supporting daily virtual or in‑person programming, and handling inquiries via phone, email, or in‑person.
• Manage a geographic territory to identify, recruit, and yield candidates. Lead a variety of virtual and in‑person recruitment activities, including evening and/or weekend programs, school visits, college fairs, and regional alumni programs. Engage in 1-3 weeks of recruitment travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts and 1 to 2 year of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Demonstrated project management skills plus the ability to balance an individual schedule with multiple organizational calendars/schedules within a high-volume and timeline driven process.
• Dynamic written communication, customer service, public speaking, teamwork, and collaboration skills are required.
• Volunteer, leadership, or professional experience in higher education, college counseling, managing volunteers, or familiarity with evaluating applications are appreciated, as is experience working with populations that are underrepresented in higher education.
• The job requires a valid driver's license and the ability to work nights and weekends.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Provost's Center

Pay Range

$50,875.00 - $59,500.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics) , citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law .

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailor