Admissions Counselor & Outreach Specialist

upenn; Market (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for employees and RV?

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking an Admissions Counselor to support recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment of prospective students across a defined region. You will speak at forums, answer inquiries by phone and email, and collaborate with the Enrollment Team to review applications for undergraduate programs.

Ideal candidates will have a BA and 1–2 years of experience, strong project management, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts required with 1–2 years of experience in higher education admissions.
• Strong project management, calendars, and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, teamwork, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the annual evaluation and selection process for first-year and transfer students.
• Support programs and projects to assist Penn Admissions.
• Manage inquiries via phone, email, and in-person; assist visits.
• Lead regional recruitment activities, including events and travel.

Skills

Project management

Public speaking

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Arts

Job description

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is seeking an Admissions Counselor to support recruitment, evaluation, and enrollment of prospective students across a defined region. You will speak at forums, answer inquiries by phone and email, and collaborate with the Enrollment Team to review applications for undergraduate programs.

Ideal candidates will have a BA and 1–2 years of experience, strong project management, and excellent written and verbal communication.