Admission Counselor

Description

Essential Job Functions:  The Admission Counselor / Assistant Director of Admission will assist in and be responsible for all aspects of the admission and recruitment process including, but not limited to:

1. Fall and spring domestic recruitment travel including high school and community college visits, college fairs, area receptions, and events
2. Counseling prospective students and families throughout the college application and selection process
3. Assisting guidance professionals, faculty, alumni/ae, and prospective students and families to better understand the college’s mission through personal interviews, group presentations, and extensive follow-up communication
4. Conducting a thorough application review of admission materials and providing decisions in a timely fashion
5. Assisting in recruitment related events both on- and off- campus, while representing the college with the utmost professionalism
6. Flexibility, dedication, initiative, confidentiality, and the ability to learn are expected
7. Serve as a collaborative member of the admission team managing a recruitment territory to achieve enrollment goals for the College
8. Provide proactive, thorough and timely information to students about the admission process, financial aid and costs, academic programs, and student experience
9. Follow-up with students and parents via phone, text message, letters, and email
10. Meet quantitative and qualitative departmental goals for inquiries, applications, admitted and enrolled students through the completion, review and conversion of applications for assigned territory
11. Conduct admission presentations and interviews for visitors during on-campus and off-campus events
12. Complete routine reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and professional development
13. This position may have a focus on international student or transfer student recruitment, based on the candidate’s experience
14. Work with current students, staff, faculty, alumni and other stakeholders that support the recruitment of students
15. Contribute to the overall success of the enrollment program and the university by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Tier Structure: This position is hybrid (Tier 2). This position will work on campus for 3 days per week and work remotely for 2 days per week during reading season. During travel seasons, school vacation weeks, event weeks, and special events – this position will be working fully in-person and on campus.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE JOB:

Education level: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.

Skills/Requirements of the Job: 1 to 3 years of experience working in a similar capacity within higher education or another related industry/position.

Computer skills: Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions (enrollment management software) and MS Professional software packages is preferred. 

Workday:  Monday – Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm. There will be required evening and weekend work during specific times of the year. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION OR LICENSURE REQUIRED BY THE JOB: Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver's License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College's insurer's criteria) or a satisfactory driving record.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.