Admissions Counselor: Enrollment Management

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

12 Paid Holidays

Tuition remission - eligible employees

A generous retirement plan

Job summary

Temple University in Philadelphia is seeking an Admissions Counselor in the Enrollment Management department to recruit undergraduate domestic first-year students and represent the University professionally. The role involves extensive travel to high schools and events, evaluating applications, and presenting information sessions to prospective students and families.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree and admissions experience, with the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required and admissions experience preferred.
• Experience planning on-campus and off-campus recruitment events.
• Ability to deliver informational presentations to individuals and groups.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and select undergraduate domestic first-year students.
• Travel extensively to talk with students, parents, and counselors at high schools and events.
• Read and evaluate freshman applications and present information sessions on campus.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Presentations/public speaking

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Temple University's Enrollment Management Department is searching for an Admissions Counselor!

Benefits

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• Paid time off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
• A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Range: $32,000-$40,000

A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary

The Admissions Counselor in Enrollment Management is responsible for recruiting and selecting undergraduate domestic first-year students and for representing the University in a professional, knowledgeable, and responsive manner. Recruitment duties include aggressively managing a recruitment territory, including extensive travel to high schools, college fairs, and other programs to talk with students, parents, and high school counselors about Temple University. Other primary duties include reading and evaluating freshman applications and presenting on campus information sessions to prospective students and their families. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Details

• This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting.
• Offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
• This position is 100% On-Site.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Admissions related experience.
• Experience with planning, facilitating, and participating in on-campus and off-campus recruitment events and delivering informational presentations to individuals and groups.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education And Experience

• One (1) year of admissions experience.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and exhibit self-direction and motivation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in groups.
• Ability to effectively interact with diverse populations.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage a recruitment territory and identify, recruit, and enroll prospective students.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain informational and active communication with high school students, parents, and high school counselors about the admissions process and requirements.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel and transport recruiting materials to locations that may not be accessible by public transportation.
• Ability to lift boxes of promotional material of approximately 20 pounds.
• Valid Driver's License.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement

In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.

Employer Temple University Location Philadelphia, PA Closing date Sep 23, 2026