Regional Admissions Counselor, Senior (Pennsylvania)

NAFSA: Association of International Educators; Fairfax (VA); Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading association in international education seeks a Senior Regional Admissions Counselor to lead recruitment efforts in Pennsylvania. The role involves developing strategies to attract undergraduate students, reviewing applications, and promoting the institution. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and a background in admissions or education, along with a commitment to enhancing diversity within the student population.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience in higher education or admissions preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct recruitment activities in assigned region.
• Review applicant files and make admission decisions.
• Develop marketing and relationship management plans.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Ellucian Banner

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Regional Admissions Counselor, Senior (Pennsylvania)

Employer George Mason University Location Fairfax, VA Closing date Jun 4, 2025

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Specialty Admissions Position Type Counselor Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type College / University

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Department: Division of Enrollment Management

Classification: Education Support Spec 3

Job Category: Classified Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)

Location: Fairfax, VA

Workplace Type: Remote Eligible

Pay Band: 04

Salary: Starting in the low-$60,000s; commensurate with education and experience

Criminal Background Check: Yes

Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes

Works with Minors check: Yes

About The Department

In collaboration with the George Mason University community, and as a part of the Office of the Provost, the Division for Enrollment Management optimizes student recruitment and retention by developing and implementing strategic enrollment plans, overseeing the admissions process, providing financial aid services, and managing the Mason Student Services Center-a centralized student services resource. The Division's activities support the achievement of institutional enrollment goals by placing the student (and family) at the center of our work, supporting a culture of transparency, and leveraging data to inform decision-making.

The Office of Admissions facilitates the recruitment and enrollment of freshmen, transfer, graduate, and non-degree students in alignment with the University's strategic plan, ensuring a diverse and successful student body that contributes to the institution's excellence and global impact.

About The Position

The Senior Regional Admissions Counselor (Pennsylvania) spearheads the recruitment and enrollment of undergraduate students by developing and implementing effective student recruitment, marketing, and relationship management plans that meet the strategic enrollment goals of the university; researches and develops potential articulation agreements that could benefit future Mason's undergraduate freshman and transfer enrollment and utilizes the existing customer relationship management (CRM) technology to maximize all aspects of the undergraduate funnel. Works with internal and external campus stakeholders to promote and increase the Mason brand in Pennsylvania. Reviews applicant files and makes appropriate admission decisions.

This position requires frequent evening and weekend work and extensive travel. Position is expected to safely and independently lift 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Actively recruits new undergraduate students by conducting recruitment activities in assigned region

• Contacts and travels to schools in-person and virtually;
• Meets with prospective students and their families;
• Connects with alumni in the region to promote engagement with the university/Mason Alumni Volunteer Network (MAVN);
• Conducts presentations that highlight George Mason University;
• Represents George Mason University to prospective students and their families throughout assigned region;
• Attends college fairs/nights and makes individual visits to high schools in surrounding area and states within region during the fall and spring of each year;
• Organizes and supervises local area receptions for prospective students and yields events for accepted students in coordination with large scale events offered each year;
• Arranges and conducts individual one-one-one appointments with students as well as organizes regional group information sessions for students, parents, and school counselors;
• Provides effective customer service in communicating with prospective students to encourage campus visits as well as apply for admission;
• Maintains appropriate follow-up communication with these students regarding the status of their applications for admission and financial aid;
• Works closely with leadership to ensure that Mason is making every effort to attract and enroll a diverse student population from the area;
• Stays up to date on all relevant information/policies about the institution; and
• Actively engages alumni to assist in recruitment and yield activities where appropriate.
  
  

Review of applicant files

• Reviews all applicant files and makes appropriate admissions decisions following established policies and procedures;
• Handles a caseload of approximately 2-3,000 applicant files;
• Enters decisions in student database;
• Builds relationships with local school counselors, community-based organizations, and area schools;
• Increases alumni activity in assigned region;
• Joins, and participates in, regional admission and school counselor associations to build solid working relationships; and
• Works with the Alumni Office and MAVN coordinator to cultivate a local alumni group to assist and support the college's recruitment efforts in the region.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Demonstrated experience providing customer service;
• Effective organizational skills;
• Proficient in the use of related technology with willingness and ability to learn new systems;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to perform work with substantial attention to detail;
• Ability to independently manage and complete work assignments without close supervision;
• Ability to adapt to change and take on new challenges;
• Ability to set up a home office within southeastern Pennsylvania or the immediate surrounding area;
• Ability to work effectively and respectfully with diverse populations; and
• Valid driver's license: must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 https://universitypolicy.gmu.edu/policies/vehicle-use/. The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in higher education, regional admissions, high school counseling, public relations, or sales;
• Experience with Salesforce CRM;
• Experience with Ellucian Banner;
• Bilingual;
• Knowledge of high schools and community colleges in the greater metropolitan areas of Pennsylvania;
• Familiar with Mason's physical campus and surrounding area; and
• Familiar with Mason's diverse population, admissions processes, campus offerings for students, and campus events.
  
  

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Regional Admissions Counselor, Senior (Pennsylvania) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and resume for review.

Posting Open Date: May 30, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: June 13, 2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Mason Ad Statement

Mason is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia with students and faculty from all 50 states and over 135 countries studying in over 200 degree programs at campuses in Arlington, Fairfax and Prince William, as well as at learning locations across the commonwealth. Rooted in Mason's diversity is a campus culture that is both rewarding and exciting, work that is meaningful, and opportunities to both collaborate and create.

If you are interested in joining the Mason family take a look at our current opportunities and catch some Mason spirit at jobs.gmu.edu/!

George Mason University, Where Innovation is Tradition.

Equity Statement

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

Campus Safety Information

Mason's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at http://police.gmu.edu/annual-security-report/

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