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Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

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Drexel University

Dec 5

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Education & Teaching
  • Philadelphia

Requirements

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience. (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Valid Driver’s License.
  • Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally as required.
  • Ability to work up to 25lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Recruiting prospective first-year and transfer students by visiting high schools, attending college fairs (in person and virtual) and community events within a designated territory.
  • Conducting informational sessions and prospective student meetings.
  • Serving as the primary contact to prospective students and their family, school counselors, advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
  • Creating and maintaining professional relationships with school counselors, advisors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
  • Developing relationships with prospective students through multiple mediums, including individual appointments, telephone, email, social media sites and video/virtual chat.
  • Working with campus partners to disseminate all necessary information to prospective students.
  • Preparing, maintaining and distributing both regular and ad hoc inquiry and applicant reports designed to keep the team updated on the status of the applicant pool.
  • Managing the inquiry and applicant flow to ensure students turn in all necessary documents to complete their application for the evaluation and financial aid process.
  • Reviewing and evaluating first year and transfer applications submitted by the applicant for the purpose of making admissions decisions or recommendations.
  • Traveling up to 10-12 weeks during the fall recruitment season and 10-12 weeks during the spring recruitment season, locally, nationally, and internationally (based on assigned territory).
  • Other duties as assigned

FAQs

What is the primary role of the Admissions Counselor?

The primary role of the Admissions Counselor is to recruit, select, and yield undergraduate students to various programs at Drexel University while serving as a key contact for prospective students and their families, school counselors, and advisors.

Are there any specific educational requirements for this position?

Yes, a minimum of a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and work experience is required.

How much travel is expected for the Admissions Counselor position?

The Admissions Counselor is expected to travel up to 10-12 weeks during both the fall and spring recruitment seasons, which may include local, national, and international travel based on assigned territory.

What are the working hours for this role?

The Admissions Counselor may need to work evenings and weekends as needed, particularly during peak recruitment periods.

Is there an opportunity for flexible scheduling?

Yes, there is an opportunity to work a hybrid/flexible schedule during the off-peak season.

What are some of the essential functions of the Admissions Counselor?

Essential functions include recruiting prospective students, managing inquiry and applicant pools, conducting informational sessions, reviewing applications, and counseling accepted students throughout the enrollment process.

What type of reports does the Admissions Counselor prepare?

The Admissions Counselor prepares, maintains, and distributes both regular and ad hoc inquiry and applicant reports to keep the team updated on the status of the applicant pool.

Is a driver’s license required for this position?

Yes, a valid driver’s license is required as part of the job responsibilities.

What is the compensation range for this position?

The compensation for this position ranges from $35,790 to $53,680 per year, typically aligning with the minimum to midrange of this grade based on qualifications and experience.

What benefits does Drexel University offer?

Drexel University offers a benefits package that can be explored in the Benefits Brochure available on their website.

Where is the Admissions Counselor position located?

The position is hybrid, with work being split between remote and the University City campus in Philadelphia, PA.

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