Enrollment Counselor

Albright College is seeking applications for Enrollment Counselor.  This full-time position, reporting to the Director of Admission is responsible for a full range of recruitment/ territory management activities in support of the Admission office. Candidates should value and recognize the transformative power of higher education and be able to passionately articulate the same to prospective undergraduate and graduate students, and adult degree and continuing education seekers.   Tasks include counseling/engaging students (and families), occasional travel, reading of applications and outreach via email/phone call/texts. The team member will be assigned a student population and have the autonomy to manage to generate applications and future students. Successful job searchers must be excellent communicators with a great sense of humor and compassion, confident, mature, independent thinkers who can work well within a group and independently. Preference given to candidates with experience in institutions similar to Albright College and comfort with Outlook Suite and technology.   Candidate must demonstrate a commitment to enhancing equity and inclusion within the staff and across our culturally diverse campus while celebrating people of all statuses and identities. This commitment must shine through all job functions including but not limited to, recruitment of prospective students, staff training, and implementation of project areas and programs. At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner.   Qualifications/Prerequisites:   COMMUNICATION: Must have excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to converse, interact with different populations of students, including adult learners.   SKILLS: Dynamic personality with humbleness and sense of humor. Strong attention to detail and proven ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and responsibilities Self-starter with ability to be flexible and appropriately address constituents needs Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion Exemplary interpersonal skills with a focus on student service Ability to work collaboratively with others as a part of a team approach Effectively perform work responsibilities in an unsupervised, in a self-directed manner. Ability to understand and access resources in order to coordinate complex projects and operations Familiarity with the Microsoft Office platform and ease in using new technologies. Maintains confidentiality with respect to files, correspondence, reports and other information. Knowledgeable of or willingness to learn the admission and financial aid process and timelines. Experience with virtual platforms – Zooms, Microsoft Teams, video chatting, etc. Fluency in Spanish, preferred   EDUCATION:    Bachelor’s degree expected   LICENSES: Drivers license required.  Child clearances required.   Review of applications for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now”.  Cover letter, a minimum of two professional references and any other supporting application materials can be uploaded in one document along with the resume.  Optional documents may be submitted can include: proof of education/certification, licenses, and letters of recommendation.  Albright offers a competitive benefits package, which includes tuition remission.  Albright offers a competitive benefits package, which includes tuition remission.