Admissions Counselor: Inspire Prospective Students

Widener University; Chester (Delaware County); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Widener University in Chester, PA seeks an Admissions Counselor in Undergraduate Admissions to assist students through the admissions process and related steps. The role reports to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions and supports recruiting first-year domestic students.

The position involves representing the university at high school visits, college fairs, campus tours, and virtual events; presenting to prospective students and families; and using Slate CRM for recruitment data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Represent the university at high school visits, college fairs and other external outreach events.
• Contribute to on-campus recruitment events such as open houses, workshops, campus tours and other events.
• Plan and assist with virtual recruitment events including online chats.
• Present and deliver engaging presentations for prospective students and families.
• Evaluate new student credentials and recommend admission decisions.
• Cultivate relationships with high school counselors and other key prospective student influencers.
• Plan and execute recruitment strategies within an assigned geographic territory; travel extensively.
• Remain informed on Widener's recruitment messages and policies.
• Use Slate CRM to support recruitment, student tracking, and data retrieval.
• Be an active and positive member of the undergraduate admissions team.

Skills

Superior oral and writtencommunication

Strong organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Widener University in Chester, PA seeks an Admissions Counselor in Undergraduate Admissions to assist students through the admissions process and related steps. The role reports to the Senior Associate Director of Admissions and supports recruiting first-year domestic students.

The position involves representing the university at high school visits, college fairs, campus tours, and virtual events; presenting to prospective students and families; and using Slate CRM for recruitment data.