Admissions Counselor
Admissions Counselor
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Who we are:
At Suffolk University we are driven by the power of education inclusion and engagement to change lives and positively impact communities. Committed to excellence we provide students with experiential and transformational learning opportunities that begin in the center of Boston reach across the globe and lead to extraordinary outcomes for our graduates. Suffolk University draws its energy from the vibrant urban heart of Boston with its spectrum of cultures customs values and expression and from the rest of the world in the places our students and faculty call home. Its the ideal foundation upon which to build a truly diverse university community.
Who we are looking for:
Suffolk University is seeking an Admission Counselor to join our team. Reporting to the Associate Director of Admission this position is part of an admissions unit responsible for the recruitment and admission of undergraduate students. The candidate will help guide prospective students and families through the steps to enrollment; evaluate admission applications conduct a range of virtual and on/off campus recruitment activities including school visits college fairs counselor meetings and applicant interviews. Most importantly youd be joining a team that is positive engaging and committed to our shared goals. If youre passionate about helping students value the importance of our historical mission of access opportunity and inclusion; we welcome your application for this position.
What youll accomplish in this role:
- Represent the university both virtually and in-person at college fairs secondary schools and community colleges (as needed).
- Travel and recruit approximately 10-12 weeks between the fall and spring semesters. Conduct virtual and on/off-campus interviews with students and families as requested.
- Demonstrate understanding of Suffolk Universitys mission and our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Think strategically about your assigned recruitment market and take a creative data-driven approach to increase enrollment.
- Holistically and efficiently evaluate approximately 500-600 first-year applications. This includes issuing admission decisions and rankings for honors consideration or special merit scholarship programs.
- Counsel applicants their families school counselors and advisors on Suffolk Universitys admission policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and implement application generation and yield programs in assigned regions.
- Assist the Welcome Center in conducting virtual and on-campus information sessions and programming for students and families.
- Will be assigned additional project and liaison work as needed.
What would make you a successful and qualified candidate:
- A love of creativity and innovation with a willingness to try new approaches to achieve goals.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to speak publicly in front of small and large audiences.
- Being a relationship builder with the ability to engage with prospective applicants families transfer advisors and secondary school counselors.
- Have strong time and project management skills attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
- Exhibit excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. You are comfortable not only identifying challenges but also providing recommendations for improvement.
- Proficiency with technology including Word Excel PowerPoint CRM systems (preferably Slate) social media Zoom Google Meet Microsoft Teams etc.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team on group projects.
- A positive and team-focused approach to your work with a willingness to go the extra mile.
What is required:
- Bachelors Degree
- Must have at least two years of driving experience and have a valid drivers license from the U.S. or U.S. Territories. Must submit to an annual driver record check and maintain an acceptable driving record per university and/or insurance carrier requirements; must complete the University driver safety training within 60 days of hire and additional driver training as needed.
- This position requires the ability and comfort with traveling for recruitment in the fall and spring often for extensive periods of time. This includes frequent driving in a variety of locations and occasional air travel.
- Ability and flexibility to work outside regular office hours with some evening and weekend work.
- This role is not fully remote and requires the ability to be in-office 4 days per week. Additional remote days are evaluated seasonally based on office coverage needs.
Please submit a resume and cover letter. Wed love to learn more about you and your interest in this role.
Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race color national origin ancestry religious creed sex gender identity sexual orientation marital status disability age genetic information or status as a veteran in admission to access to treatment in or employment in its programs activities or an affirmative action equal opportunity employer the University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color gender religious creed disability national origin veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who through their training service and experience will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.
Employment Type
Full Time
