Admissions Counselor

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waiver

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The New School is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit and enroll students across all colleges, including Parsons and Lang. The role involves extensive travel, both domestically and internationally, and collaboration with faculty to coordinate application reviews and yield efforts.

You will manage outreach to prospective students and families via phone, email, and social media, and support on-campus events and orientation with a holistic admissions approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in higher education admissions or recruitment preferred.
• Travel across the U.S. and internationally is expected (visa/passport).

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & travel across the U.S. and internationally.
• Evaluate applications and credentials for holistic review.
• Coordinate with faculty across departments for reviews and yield efforts.
• Assist in planning large on-campus recruitment events and orientation.
• Communicate with prospective students and families via phone, email, and social media.
• Lead or participate in specialty and project teams for admissions strategy.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Travel coordination

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

## Admissions CounselorApplylocations: D - 79 Fifth Avenuetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR109233**Join The New School**At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang college of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world.The Admission Counselor reports to an Associate Director of Admission within the Office of Enrollment Management. This role is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students for both undergraduate and graduate programs across all colleges at The New School, including Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, the College of Performing Arts, and The New School for Social Research.**CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES**Key Responsibilities* Comprehensive Recruitment & Travel: Traveling extensively across the U.S. and internationally to represent all university programs at high schools, college fairs, and professional conferences.* Admissions & Holistic Review: Evaluating a wide range of applications and academic credentials to determine eligibility for the university’s diverse degree offerings.* Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Serving as a liaison between the Office of Admission and faculty across various departments—from design and social sciences to humanities and the arts—to coordinate application reviews and student yield efforts.* University-Wide Event Planning: Assisting with the coordination of large-scale on-campus recruitment events, open houses, and orientation sessions for the entire university community.* Strategic Communication: Managing outreach to prospective students and families across all disciplines via phone, email, and social media to communicate the unique value of a New School education.* Specialty and Project Teams: Lead/serve on department wide speciality and project teams, focused on admission events, communications, recruitment planning and marketing, and other key enrollment services, as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS*** Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree, excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills, a valid driver’s license, and a passport for international travel.* Preferred Qualifications: Experience working in a multi-disciplinary higher education environment and proficiency with CRM databases (e.g., Slate). + For this position we are seeking a candidate with experience in visual art and design, having either achieved a BFA or worked as an admission counselor in art and design admission**WORK MODE**This position is primarily in-person and is based on campus to support effective in-person collaboration and engagement. #LI-OnsiteHybrid work arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the role and operational needs. Any such arrangement must be discussed and approved in advance by the appropriate division lead or their designee.**SALARY RANGE**$66,300 - $70,500 per annum**WHY JOIN US?**This is an extraordinary opportunity to work closely with a visionary leader and contribute meaningfully to a forward-thinking institution that’s reshaping the future of higher education. You’ll be at the nexus of strategy, operations, and innovation in a role that grows with your impact.**BENEFITS AT THE NEW SCHOOL**The New School is committed to supporting the well-being and success of our faculty and staff. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their eligible dependents. Highlights include:Health & Wellness* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Financial Wellness* Retirement plan administered by TIAA* Qualified Transportation Expense PlanWork-Life Balance* Paid vacation and sick leave, with accruals starting on your first day* Paid holidays and floating holidays* Workmode & Telework Policy (if applicable)Professional Growth* Career advancement and professional development opportunities* Access to university programs, lectures, and events featuring world-renowned speakers and organizations* Tuition waiver benefit for eligible employees and dependentsAdditional Perks* Employee discounts with local vendors and service providersWe are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.We look forward to receiving your application!