Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

Job Description

Stevens Institute of Technology a premier private research university located in Hoboken New Jersey overlooking the Manhattan skyline is seeking a dynamic and student-focused Admissions Counselor to join the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. With a commitment to preparing over 8000 undergraduate and graduate students for an increasingly complex and technology-driven world Stevens leverages a multidisciplinary approach that integrates finance computing engineering and the arts to address societys most pressing challenges through innovative teaching and research.

The Admissions Counselor is responsible for managing an assigned recruitment territory representing Stevens at recruitment events reviewing applications for admission and supporting the universitys enrollment goals. This role works collaboratively with colleagues across Undergraduate Admissions to recruit evaluate and enroll a talented and diverse incoming class while providing exceptional service to prospective students families school counselors and campus partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned first-year recruitment territory developing and implementing strategic recruitment plans to meet enrollment goals.

• Represent Stevens Institute of Technology at high schools college fairs community based organizations on-campus events virtual programs and other recruitment activities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective students families school counselors community partners and alumni.

• Counsel prospective students and families throughout the admissions process via email phone virtual appointments and in-person meetings.

• Review undergraduate applications and supporting credentials evaluate applicants holistically and make admissions recommendations and decisions in accordance with university policies.

• Utilize Slate CRM to manage territory communications recruitment activities prospective student engagement and application review.

• Analyze recruitment territory trends and enrollment data to identify opportunities and inform recruitment strategies.

• Demonstrates an appreciation for and experience utilizing technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance operations improve processes increase efficiency and support innovation across the unit.

• Assist with planning and executing recruitment and yield initiatives including open houses admitted student programs campus visits virtual events and other admissions programs.

• Support recruitment efforts for special populations and strategic initiatives including transfer international campus experience pre-college and other enrollment priorities as needed.

• Collaborate with colleagues across Undergraduate Admissions the Division of Enrollment Management and campus partners to provide a seamless experience for prospective students.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Admissions Counselors will be expected to:

• Maintain confidentiality of student records in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

• Support the universitys commitment to inclusive excellence by fostering a welcoming and equitable admissions experience for all students.

• Demonstrate strong organizational skills attention to detail professionalism and customer service while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Travel extensively throughout assigned recruitment territories during peak recruitment seasons.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree.

• Valid drivers license.

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.

• Strong written verbal and public speaking skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends in support of recruitment travel on-campus programs and virtual events.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to three years of undergraduate admissions or related higher education experience (e.g. Admissions Counselor Student Ambassador Tour Guide Orientation Leader).

• Experience managing a recruitment territory.

• Experience reviewing undergraduate applications in a holistic admissions process.

• Experience using Slate CRM.

Department

Undergraduate Admissions

Compensation Range

In compliance with the New Jersey Wage Transparency Act the annual base salary range for this position is $47600.00 - $63466.67. This range represents the Universitys good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Stevens Institute of Technology determines compensation based on factors including the positions scope and responsibilities the candidates experience education skills internal equity market data and organizational considerations. The final salary will be set considering departmental budget qualifications and relevant credentials. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes additional forms of compensation such as incentives stipends or other applicable pay components. For a full overview of our benefits offerings please refer to the Stevens Institute of Technology Benefits Guidebook available at:

Benefits Guidebook

EEO Statement:

Stevens Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accordingly Stevens adheres to an employment policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against candidates or employees based on legally impermissible factor(s) including but not necessarily limited to race color religion creed sex national origin nationality citizenship status age ancestry marital or domestic partnership or civil union status familial status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression atypical cellular or blood trait genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Stevens is building a diverse faculty staff and student body and strongly encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. Stevens is a federal contractor under the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as well as other federal seeks candidates who will contribute to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all students faculty and staff.

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