Admissions Counselor and Program Coordinator

EXPLO; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a mission-driven non-profit organization focused on experiential learning as an Admissions Counselor and Program Coordinator. In this year-round role, engage in student recruitment while also coordinating enriching programming during the summer. This position offers a unique opportunity to facilitate transformative experiences for students from around the world, making a meaningful impact within the community.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Creative collaboration

Impactful work with students

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in admissions, recruitment, or education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with students in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage prospective families through the admissions process.
• Design and coordinate student activities on campus.
• Serve as Programming Director during summer.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Data Analysis

Creativity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Location: Norwood, MA (Year-Round) + Live-on-Campus Role in Summer

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Department: Customer Engagement Group

About EXPLO

EXPLO is a not-for-profit organization that unlocks the potential of students around the world through innovative, experiential learning programs. We believe education should be engaging, exploratory, and driven by curiosity — and we’ve been doing just that for over 40 years.

Position Overview

The Admissions Counselor and Program Coordinator is a dynamic, year-round position that blends student recruitment with summer program planning and execution. You’ll guide prospective families through the admissions and enrollment journey for EXPLO’s Summer Programs while also playing a key role in developing student life programming. During the summer, you’ll live on campus and serve as Programming Director, directly overseeing weekend and evening activities for students.

What You’ll Do

Admissions + Recruitment (80%):

• Manage a portfolio of prospective families from initial inquiry through enrollment.
• Implement outreach strategies across phone, email, web, and in-person channels.
• Interview and evaluate applicants, supporting a diverse and inclusive community.
• Meet enrollment goals by developing effective sales and relationship-building strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Financial Aid, Analytics, and Programs to create seamless family experiences.
  
  

Program Coordination (20%):

• Design and coordinate evening/weekend student activities such as trips, events, and on-campus programming.
• Serve as the Programming Director during the summer season, overseeing student experiences and staff implementation.
• Contribute creative programming ideas aligned with educational goals and student interests.
• Work closely with vendors and internal teams to ensure program quality and logistics.
  
  

Who You Are

• A confident communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• Organized and efficient under pressure, with a knack for juggling projects and deadlines.
• Comfortable analyzing data to identify opportunities and trends.
• Inclusive and culturally competent, with a genuine interest in supporting diverse students.
• A creative thinker who enjoys problem-solving and crafting engaging learning experiences.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 2 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, youth programming, or education.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with students in educational or enrichment settings preferred.
• Willingness to travel occasionally and work select evenings/weekends.
• Must be able to live on campus during the summer and serve as a full-time seasonal leader.
  
  

Why Join EXPLO

• Work with a passionate, mission-driven team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and creative collaboration.
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of students from around the world.
  
  

Ready to Apply?

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role to [e-mail]

About Exploration School

At EXPLO, our engine is curiosity. We drive joyful learning through investigation, collaboration, and play. We’re a mission-driven, educational non-profit with more than 89,000 student alumni who hail from 90 countries. We offer day and residential summer programs for clever and curious students in grades 4 through 12 on three of the most beautiful college campuses on the East Coast of the U.S. For many, EXPLO is a life-changing experience. Our students sometimes describe it as the place where they feel like the truest version of themselves. We know you’ll transform the lives of our students. We hope the experience will transform yours, too.