Admission Counselor for Visit Experience

Located in Bostons historic Fenway area Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Bostons only womens undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

Youre joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities addition we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. Youll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.

As a university that values diversity equity and inclusion Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating developing promoting and enhancing inclusive hiring practicesat all levels for all positionsensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty staff student body and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

The Admission Counselor for Visit Experience will assist in planning on campus and virtual events and visits and be responsible for the recruitment and counseling of undergraduate students. Main responsibilities will include student Ambassador/Fellow co-management front desk management visit and event support and an admission counseling caseload (including communication with students their families and schools; interviewing students; giving presentations and evaluating applications).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Hire Train and Supervise student employees including admission front desk employees student ambassador/tour guides student fellows and summer student employees.

Manage student employee schedules for the admission office

Manage and coordinate prospective student visit schedules to include: interviews class visit days coordinated athletic visits virtual visits

Provide front desk and phone coverage when students are not available.

Provide on-campus event support for large events

Manage admission territory to include: communication with prospective students reviewing admission applications and recommending decisions

Serve as in-office Counselor of the Day on a rotation with other admission counselors. Cover majority of Counselor of the Day duties when other admission counselors are traveling during recruitment season.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Liaise with Athletic Department to coordinate visits and recruit students

Code visits and attendee information in Slate (Student recruitment database) Manage inventory

Identify and develop new opportunities for increasing the visibility of Simmons in domestic territories where we do not engage in recruitment travel

Cover local travel occasionally if needed

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Minimum Bachelors Degree

Entry level position

Drivers License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

0-2 years of experience

Fluency in additional language/s helpful

COMPETENCIES

Problem Solving

Analytical and Strategic

Customer Service Oriented

Communication (Written Verbal Presentation)

Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice

Teamwork

Leadership

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

On-campus work with some hybrid/remote possibility depending on the time of year (1-2 days)

12 months

40 hours / week

Environment: Office Environment event spaces virtual spaces

Exposures encountered: On campus Simmons construction

Essential physical requirements: standing at events typing

Physical effort- light - up to 20 pounds

Weeknight and weekend work sometimes required as part of admission visit/event schedule.

Travel requirements: occasional travel coverage at high schools and high school fairs.

Salary Grade

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv cover letter writing sample teaching philosophy etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 (My Experience) of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individuals community experience. As a university committed to diversity equity and inclusion Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating developing promoting and enhancing inclusive hiring practicesat all levels for all positionsensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty staff student body and curriculum.