Admissions Counselor

Jobtailor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Philadelphia is seeking an energetic admissions recruiter to manage recruitment activities for prospective students and families across designated territories. You will represent the college at fairs, conduct information sessions, and help guide applicants through the admission process.

You will coordinate travel to events, host campus tours, and collaborate with financial aid and campus offices to convert acceptances to enrollments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Ability to engage diverse groups professionally.
• Willingness to travel frequently for events and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Manage activities related to prospective students, applicants, school districts, and colleges within a territory.
• Attend regional and national college fairs (virtual where applicable).
• Report on recruitment initiatives and enrollment metrics, including inquiries, applications, and campus visits.
• Conduct engagements via telephone, email, written, and in-person contact with prospective students and families.
• Conduct information sessions and campus tours as needed.
• Coordinate travel for in-person recruitment, including evenings and weekends.
• Assist with planning Open Houses, Admitted Student Days, and group tours.
• Work with campus offices to convert acceptances to enrollments and support enrollment goals.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Customer service

Communication skills

Public speaking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

• Manage all activities related to prospective students, applicants, school districts, and colleges from a specific territory/population.
• Attend regional and national college fairs (virtual where applicable).
• Report on recruitment initiatives, including tracking of inquiries, applications, follow-up contacts, campus visits, etc. that allow for the analysis of enrollment strategies.
• Conduct engagement via telephone, email, written, and personal contact with prospective students, families, and school personnel.
• Conduct file review and information sessions for all populations. Provide campus tours when needed.
• Promptly respond to phone calls, emails and inquiries.
• Conduct weekly call campaigns and meet high-volume weekly call goals.
• Manage application flow. Evaluate admissions applications and make admission decisions or recommendations in a timely fashion.
• Assist the financial aid office by providing support during peak times.
• Work closely with other campus offices to provide information students need to convert acceptances to enrollments.
• Assist with the planning of enrollment related events such as Open House, Admitted Student Days, Group Tours, etc.
• Extensive travel is required for in-person recruitment to targeted schools, colleges and events in assigned regions to provide presentations to students and parents, including evening and weekend programs. Frequent evening and weekend availability are required. Peak travel seasons: fall and spring.
• Coordinate special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Engage positively and professionally with diverse groups, fostering strong relationships with prospective students, families, colleagues, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to prioritize multiple tasks, manage deadlines, and stay organized while balancing travel and recruitment duties.
• Comfortable presenting to large audiences both in-person and virtually.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and car insurance.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the College’s Mission and Core Values, including a shared dedication to inclusive, mission-driven education that supports the development of the whole person.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong communication and organizational skills while effectively managing recruitment activities and engaging with diverse groups. Proven ability to analyze enrollment strategies and support prospective students through the admissions process.