Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

Drexel University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Drexel University is seeking an Admissions Counselor for Undergraduate Admissions to educate and recruit prospective students through high schools, college fairs, and campus events. The role involves managing inquiries, reviewing applications, and guiding applicants through enrollment.

This hybrid position requires travel during peak seasons, exceptional communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Travel up to 8 weeks in Fall and 4 weeks in Spring.
• Evenings and weekends availability.
• Enthusiastic, people-oriented with diverse audiences.
• Collaborative in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and yield undergraduate applicants in a designated territory.
• Conduct informational sessions and meetings with prospective students.
• Primary contact for families, counselors, and educators involved in the process.
• Develop relationships with school counselors, advisors, and organizations.
• Engage prospects via appointments, phone, email, social media, and virtual chat.
• Travel locally and nationally during peak recruitment seasons.

Skills

Travel availability

Evenings & weekends

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Enthusiastic, people-oriented

Driver's license

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

Job no: 507173

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Categories: Drexel University, Enrollment Management and Student Success

Job Summary

The Admissions Counselor serves as one of the primary contacts for prospective students and their families, school counselors, advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. This position is responsible for recruiting, selecting and yielding undergraduate students to various programs at Drexel University.

The Admissions Counselor interacts with prospective students through individual meetings, information sessions, and campus events to build relationships, answer questions, and explain the benefits of attending Drexel University.

Responsibilities include managing an inquiry and applicant pool, reviewing applications (both domestic and international, first year and transfer applicants) and making admissions decisions within their designated application pool, working with applicants regarding missing materials, and managing the relationship from point of application through enrollment.

The Admissions Counselor also counsels accepted students through the enrollment process to facilitate a smooth transition to Drexel.

The Admissions Counselor travels extensively during peak recruitment periods - locally and nationally- and participates in on campus recruitment events, which includes evening and weekend hours.

This is a hybrid position, working on-campus approximately 3 days a week.

Essential Functions

• Recruiting prospective first year and transfer students through visiting high schools, attending in-person and virtual college fairs and community events in a designated territory.
• Conducting informational sessions and prospective student meetings.
• Serving as the primary contact to prospective students and their family, school counselors, advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
• Creating and maintaining professional relationships with school counselors, advisors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
• Developing relationships with prospective students through multiple mediums, including individual appointments, telephone, email, social media sites and video/virtual chat.
• Working with campus partners to disseminate all necessary information to prospective students.
• Preparing, maintaining and distributing both regular and ad hoc inquiry and applicant reports designed to keep the team up-to-date on the status of the applicant pool.
• Managing the inquiry and applicant flow to ensure students turn in all necessary documents to complete their application for the evaluation and financial aid process.
• Reviewing and evaluating first year and transfer applications submitted by the applicant for the purpose of making admissions decisions or recommendations.
• Traveling significantly during the fall and spring recruitment seasons, locally and nationally.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
• Ability to travel up to 8 weeks during Fall recruitment and up to 4 weeks during Spring recruitment, local and domestic.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to be enthusiastic, people-oriented, and enjoy working of various audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, goal-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Valid Driver's License

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade H. Compensation for this grade ranges from $39,440 - $59,160 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position will vary based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel's compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure.

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Advertised

Advertised: Sep 17 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close

Applications close: Oct 17 2026 Eastern Daylight Time