Job Description

Position: Admissions Counselor

Status: Full-time, 12-month, Exempt, Staff

Department: Admissions

Reports to: Director of Admissions

Salary: $62,353.20 annually

Description:

We are seeking candidates for the position of Admissions Counselor. Paul Smith’s College is a small private college nestled in the beautiful Adirondack Park among forests and lakes that offer recreational opportunities and vibrant community events in all four seasons. The Admissions Counselor is a key member of the Admissions staff who recruits students from high schools and other colleges, and counsels students and parents regarding the admissions process.? The admissions staff is a collaborative group that is student-centered and dedicated to finding and recruiting students who are a great fit for the college. Our team thrives on building great relationships through extensive interaction with prospective students and their parents, guidance counselors, and the campus community and our ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, professional, creative, and relational.?

Duties & Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the leadership of Admissions and Enrollment Management, develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract and matriculate new students within a specified territory.

• Develop and implement an extensive individual recruitment (virtual and travel) schedule based on the assigned territory by visiting high schools and/or transfer colleges, attending college fairs, classroom presentations, developing regional recruitment programs as necessary, and attending other on- and off-campus events that will positively promote Paul Smith’s College.

• Communicate and cultivate relationships with guidance counselors and instructors in assigned territory.

• Manage the case load related to the assigned territory including implementation of various elements of the Paul Smith’s College recruitment communication plan, counseling prospective students regarding the admissions process, admissions application processing, transcript evaluation, and tele-counseling.

• Meet with prospective students to counsel them on completing entry requirements, discuss academic programs and financial aid opportunities, and conduct campus tours.

• Assist in the development and management of content on the College’s social media platforms.

• Work with any office personnel on campus involved in the recruitment process.

• Meet or exceed enrollment goals for assigned territory.

• Follow up with prospects and applicants by phone, e-mail, and direct mail correspondence.

• Work fluently within the Slate CRM platform to pull reports and data about recruiting territory.

• Assist with related duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions and the Vice President for Enrollment Management.

Qualifications and Preferences:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.

• Ability to communicate clearly and make a positive impression on prospective students, their parents and high school guidance counselors.

• Ability to understand and present essential information about the College and its programs.

• Sensitivity and commitment to issues of access and inclusion.

• A valid driver’s license and driver record that will meet the standards of the College’s insurer. ??

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. and set up a simple display.

• Regular evening and weekend work is required, as well as travel.

• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive campus community.

Physical Requirements:

Environmental Conditions

• Work is consistently performed in an indoor office setting with normal temperature ranges for the season.

• Traditional noise of a busy office setting can be expected.

• Working spaces may be crowded based on traffic and space configuration.

Lifting and Carrying

• Ability to regularly lift up to 25 lbs.

• Frequent lifting and carrying of light to moderate office equipment (laptop or meeting materials) weight items.

Mobility

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time while performing administrative tasks, attending meetings, or staffing events.

• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods — including conducting campus tours of approximately two hours in varying weather conditions and over uneven terrain.

• Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel to pick up items as necessary.

• Climbing various staircases across the campus to engage in meetings and/or presentations.

• Ability to travel independently to various locations on and off campus, including high schools, college fairs, and recruitment events, which may require driving and/or air travel.

Dexterity and Hand-Eye Coordination

• Manual dexterity for handling small office-related objects.

• Fine motor skills for work performed on laptop.

• Infrequent need to reach overhead or below shoulder level to perform work duties.

Sensory Requirements

• Good vision with corrective lenses as necessary.

• Good hearing with assistive devices as necessary.

Paul Smith’s College is an equal opportunity employer. Position descriptions are created that focus on essential functions, using inclusive language, and avoid unnecessary or discriminatory requirements.

We are reviewing candidates immediately and expect this search to move quickly!

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