Admissions Counselor: Recruit, Counsel & Engage Prospects

Lasell University; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Lasell University seeks an Admission Counselor in Newton, MA, to manage all aspects of the admission and recruitment process. The role includes travel, counseling, and reviewing applications to inform timely decisions.

The position emphasizes collaboration within the admissions team and ongoing communication with prospective students and families. The role is hybrid (Tier 2): on campus three days a week and remote two days during the reading and yield season, with full in-person work during

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience in higher education or related role (student work counts).
• Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions and MS Office preferred.
• Workday experience; typical on-site schedule 8:30 am–4:30 pm with occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of the admission and recruitment process.
• Travel domestically for recruitment visits, college fairs, and events.
• Counsel prospective students and families through the application process and decisions.
• Review applications and provide timely admission decisions.
• Support recruitment events on- and off-campus while representing the college professionally.
• Engage with students, families, and guidance professionals to communicate the university's offerings.
• Meet enrollment goals for inquiries, applications, admitted and enrolled students.
• Conduct admission presentations and interviews for visitors.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate by Technolutions

MS Office

Workday

Job description

Lasell University seeks an Admission Counselor in Newton, MA, to manage all aspects of the admission and recruitment process. The role includes travel, counseling, and reviewing applications to inform timely decisions.

The position emphasizes collaboration within the admissions team and ongoing communication with prospective students and families. The role is hybrid (Tier 2): on campus three days a week and remote two days during the reading and yield season, with full in-person work during