Admissions Counselor

Eastern CT State University; Willimantic (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic is seeking an Admissions Counselor to support outreach to high schools, counselors, and prospective students. You will represent the university at college fairs, visits, and events, and coordinate recruitment activities for assigned territories.

The role requires travel, some evenings and weekends, and strong communication with diverse populations. A Bachelor's degree and excellent writing/public speaking skills are essential for success in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with admissions counseling or student outreach experience preferred.
• Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills.
• Public speaking and representing the university positively to diverse populations.
• Ability to use word processing, spreadsheets, and database software.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate Director with strategic communications to high schools and counselors.
• Represent the University on- and off-campus at fairs, visits, and events.
• Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories, including travel.
• Collaborate with two-year and community colleges to increase transfer enrollment.
• Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process through various channels.
• Review and score application essays and materials for admission decisions.
• Coordinate student visit programs to recruit targeted applicants.
• Assist in developing and delivering on-campus events for counseling groups.

Skills

Travel ability

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database software

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Admissions Counselor

Eastern Connecticut State University is seeking a qualified candidate to fill an Admissions Counselor position. Eastern is Connecticut’s Public Liberal Arts University and is located in Willimantic, Connecticut which is 1.5 hours from Boston and 2.5 hours from New York City. Eastern is one of four universities in the Connecticut State College and University System (CSCU). The position also offers substantial health and retirement benefits.

Job Description:

1. Assists the Associate Director with ongoing strategic communications with high school and independent counselors, including email, print, and other media.
2. Represent the University both on- and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process including at college fairs, high school visits, and other events.
3. Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and te1Titories, including travel both in and out-of-state.
4. Works collaboratively w1th two-year and community colleges to increase transfer student enrollment.
5. Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University by in-person appointments, phone calls, emails and social media outlets.
6. Review and score application essays and other materials submitted by applicants for the purposes of making admission decisions.
7. Coordinate and contribute to the success of various student visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University.
8. Assist in the development and delivery of on-campus events and programs for counseling groups and individuals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree with some admissions counseling and/or student outreach experience, or equivalent.

This position requires the ability to travel to remote locations and to load and transport admissions materials, displays and other equipment. Some evening and weekend hours required, especially during the travel season. Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations. Ability to represent the admissions profession positively through a strong, student centered ethic. Basic familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet, and database software tools. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as pati of a team.

Compensation and Employee Benefits

The Admissions Counseloris compensated at the Administrator 2,salary level in accordance with State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF).

For more information, please visit Bargaining Agreements/Pay Plans - Eastern.

The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.
Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.
For more detailed information, please visit Human Resources - Eastern.

Eastern Connecticut State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: LaMar Coleman, Ed.D., Vice President for Equity and Diversity. Dr. Coleman can be reached at: 860-465-5112 or via email at: [e-mail].