COUNSELOR, ADMISSIONS

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Job Summary

Extensive travel to high schools, college fairs, community colleges and other recruitment events. Assessment of first year and transfer applications and transcripts for admissibility, contact with prospective and current student applicants, communication both orally and written with both internal and external customers.

Authority and Accountability

This person reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of related experience. Ability to present persuasively in front of an audience; relationship building skills, high motivation to achieve goals, professional presentation, skill in designing and managing on-campus and off-campus programs, valid driver’s license with less than 5 points required for extensive travel.

Must be detail oriented and have excellent interpersonal, customer service, organization and planning, prioritization, problem solving, follow through, time management, and oral and written communication skills. Also, must be flexible and possess the ability to successfully handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously and work well under pressure, work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree and professional experience in an educational environment, communication, sales and/or marketing and bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred.

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Priority will be given to applicants who apply by March 26, 2025. However, the position will remain open until filled.

Please note, only applications submitted through Salisbury University’s Online Employment Application System will be considered. Any supporting documents must be uploaded with the online application, as documents sent via email will not be accepted. Additionally, three professional references will be required during the final stages of the hiring process. Candidates will be notified prior to their references being contacted.

Diversity and inclusion are core values of Salisbury University. We strive to create a truly diverse and inclusive environment where the richness of ideas, backgrounds, and perspectives of our community is harnessed to create value for our institution, today and in the future. To this end, the University recruits exceptional and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across Maryland, the United States, and around the world, supporting all members of the University community as they work together to achieve institutional goals and vision. To learn more about the University’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive campus, please visit http://www.salisbury.edu/equity/ .