Admissions Counselor & Summer On-Campus Programs Lead

Exploration School; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

EXPLO is seeking an Admissions Counselor & Summer Staff to join our year-round team. This role combines relationship-driven admissions with hands-on involvement in our residential summer program at Wellesley College.

Throughout the year, you will manage a portfolio of prospective students and families, guiding them from inquiry through enrollment, and helping them understand the EXPLO experience and available programs. Summer duties include living on campus and supporting student programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2-5 years of experience in admissions, education, youth programming, or related fields.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.
• Cultural competence and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptability and a 'make-it-happen' mindset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to prospective families via phone, email, web, social media, and in-person events.
• Meet enrollment goals using effective sales and relationship-building strategies.
• Manage applicants from inquiry through enrollment and maintain admissions tracking.
• Interview and evaluate students, making admissions decisions that support an inclusive campus community.
• Collaborate with Admissions, Programs, Student Financial Aid, Marketing, Analytics, and Operations teams.
• Live on campus for one week of orientation + four weeks of student programming.
• Serve in a role aligned with your skills (student life, programming, or operations).
• Execute campus responsibilities determined prior to program start.
• Contribute ideas for improving programming and recruitment.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

EXPLO is seeking an Admissions Counselor & Summer Staff to join our year-round team. This role combines relationship-driven admissions with hands-on involvement in our residential summer program at Wellesley College.

Throughout the year, you will manage a portfolio of prospective students and families, guiding them from inquiry through enrollment, and helping them understand the EXPLO experience and available programs. Summer duties include living on campus and supporting student programming.