Admissions Counselor

Bethlehem - South Africa

Monthly Salary: $ 39080 - 46910

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you passionate about connecting exceptional students with transformative educational opportunities Lehigh University seeks a dynamic Admissions Counselor to join our dedicated team in recruiting the next generation of innovative leaders. As a professional in our Office of Admissions youll execute strategic recruitment selection and enrollment initiatives that directly shape our incoming classes. Working under senior leadership guidance youll engage with prospective students families and educational partners to advance Lehighs recruitment priorities and enrollment goals.

Position Number: S88190

This position is a Grade: 7 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $39080 - $46910 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:
Manage all recruitment activities within an assigned domestic market including cultivating strong relationships with prospective students guidance counselors alumni and community-based organizations.
Execute an extensive fall travel schedule (4-8 weeks) involving high school visits and off-campus interviews.
Holistically read and evaluate first-year and transfer applications based on institutional values academic rigor and diverse curricula (e.g. AP IB international systems).
Meet rigorous daily and weekly reading targets during the peak evaluation cycle.
Serve as an engaging institutional representative by leading public information sessions for campus visitors.
Conduct individual student interviews and actively participate in major on-campus events (Open Houses Admitted Student Days).
Contribute to key office initiatives related to marketing communications diversity recruitment or alumni engagement as assigned by senior staff.

Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences Liberal Arts Sciences or a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience
0-1 year of experience
Strong written and communication skills team-oriented and strong time management skills

Located in Pennsylvanias beautiful Lehigh Valley Lehigh University offers an unparalleled work environment where innovation meets tradition. As a top-tier research university were committed to excellence in education while fostering a collaborative inclusive community. Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive compensation health and wellness programs generous paid time off tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members and robust professional development join a community that values work-life balance and invests in your University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. We are committed to a culturally and intellectually diverse community and we seek qualified candidates to contribute to the universitys mission.

Join our admissions team and help discover recruit and enroll students who will become tomorrows changemakers innovators and with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact LehighsAccommodations Specialist.
The duties of this position may allow the employee to work partially remote as deemed appropriate by their supervisor
This position works with minors
This position is responsible for driving University-owned vehicles as a routine function therefore a valid Drivers License and a good driving record is required

Successful completion of standard background checks including but not limited to: social security verification education verification national criminal background checks motor vehicle checks PATCH FBI fingerprinting Child Abuse Clearance and credit history based upon the requirements of the position.

Only complete applications will be considered therefore please complete the application in its entirety. Once the posting is removed from the website applications may no longer be allowed to be completed.

Position Number: S88190

This position is a Grade: 7 - 40 with an approximate salary range of $39080 - $46910 and is subject to change based on experience skills and qualifications.