Admissions Counselor

Touro University; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 46,750 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University is seeking an Admissions Counselor located in Vallejo, California. The role involves processing applicants for the College of Osteopathic Medicine, providing counseling, and coordinating recruitment events.

The ideal candidate will have at least an Associate's Degree, strong communication skills, and experience in a high-volume office. The position offers a maximum salary of $55,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Clear competency in both oral and written communication.
• Experience in a high-volume office environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review all application materials submitted by COM applicants.
• Manage correspondence between the Committee and the applicant.
• Provide counseling to applicants regarding their applications.
• Assist with the development of COM-specific recruitment activities.
• Assist with university-level events such as Orientation and Commencement.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

Administrative skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Basic mathematical abilities

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the Senior Director of Admissions, and in collaboration with the Senior Admissions Coordinator, the Admissions Counselor assumes responsibility for the day‑to‑day processing of all applicants to the College of Osteopathic Medicine including counseling prospective students, coordinating interview days, and assisting with the development of and attendance at various recruitment events, as well as other duties as assigned. This position requires some travel (~20%).

Responsibilities

• Review all application materials submitted by COM applicants to determine appropriate action required from the Admissions and Standards Committee and track each applicant through to matriculation.
• Manage correspondence between the Committee and the applicant.
• Provide counseling to applicants regarding academic, professional, and personal experiences related to their applications.
• Assist with development of COM‑specific recruitment activities, both on‑ and off‑campus, and assess each activity.
• Assist with university‑level events such as Orientation and Commencement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
• Clear competency in both oral and written communication, excellent customer service skills, and professional appearance.
• Experience in a high‑volume office environment and public relations strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor in stressful situations.
• Basic mathematical abilities, including the use of simple statistics to discover/project trends.

Maximum Salary: USD $55,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary: USD $46,750.00/Yr.