Regional Admissions Recruiter - Travel & Outreach

Emerson College; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans

403(b) retirement plan with employer 9

Generous time-off

Job summary

Emerson College seeks an Admission Counselor to recruit and enroll a dynamic class of first-year students. The role reports to the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and includes travel for high school visits, college fairs, and information sessions.

The position requires a professional degree and 1–3 years in higher education admissions, with domestic travel up to eight weeks and strong communication skills to engage prospective students and families.

Qualifications

• Professional degree required.
• 1–3 years in higher education admissions.
• 1 year of college admissions experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Spanish language ability preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Recruit students and meet admissions revenue targets.
• Advise prospective students, parents, and counselors.
• Counsel applicants on policies and procedures.
• Plan recruitment events, travel, high school visits.
• Present to groups and host information sessions.
• Travel domestically for up to eight weeks.
• Coordinate with on-campus departments and external organizations.
• Assist at Visitor Center and events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Customer service

Travel readiness

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Emerson College seeks an Admission Counselor to recruit and enroll a dynamic class of first-year students. The role reports to the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment and includes travel for high school visits, college fairs, and information sessions.

The position requires a professional degree and 1–3 years in higher education admissions, with domestic travel up to eight weeks and strong communication skills to engage prospective students and families.