Diversity-Focused Enrollment Counselor

Vassar College; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vassar College is seeking a full-time Admission Counselor to join a creative, inclusive team on campus. The role involves representing Vassar to diverse audiences, managing a recruitment territory with travel, and collaborating on the evaluation of applications for first-year and transfer classes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, a commitment to diversity, strong communication, and the ability to work extended hours during peak periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Commitment to diversity and building an inclusive community.
• Excellent work ethic with a can-do attitude and problem solving.
• Team player with empathy and collaborative approach.
• Analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with technology and database systems.
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak periods.
• Advocate for liberal arts education.
• Good judgment, discretion, and integrity in a high-pressure environment.
• Valid REAL ID driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Represent Vassar to diverse audiences in high schools, college fairs, on campus, and online.
• Manage recruitment territory with travel, reading, and review of applicants.
• Maintain relationships with secondary school officials and college access organizations.
• Correspond with prospective students and families.
• Organize and participate in admission events.
• Develop relationships with alumni admission volunteers.
• Participate in evaluation of applications and selection of first-year and transfer classes.
• Liaise with campus constituents and support various initiatives.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Vassar College is seeking a full-time Admission Counselor to join a creative, inclusive team on campus. The role involves representing Vassar to diverse audiences, managing a recruitment territory with travel, and collaborating on the evaluation of applications for first-year and transfer classes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree, a commitment to diversity, strong communication, and the ability to work extended hours during peak periods.