"Admission Counselor/Assistant Director of Admission"

Job Summary

The Admission Counselor/Assistant Director will build and execute, in consultation with Enrollment leadership, an effective strategy to recruit first-year students from an assigned geographic territory to support broader enrollment objectives. The Admission Counselor/Assistant Director will report to the Director of Admission or Associate Director. This position is defined as an exempt position.

Specific Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the Admission Team managing a recruitment territory to achieve enrollment goals for the University.
• Implement recruitment strategies as outlined in the admissions plan in the assigned territory to include high school and community college visits, attends college fairs, area receptions, and events.
• Provide follow-up to students and parents via phone, text message, letters, email, and scheduled appointments in specific recruitment territory.
• Review applications for admission and scholarship.
• Conduct admission presentations and interviews to visitors during on campus and off- campus events.
• Advise students and families of admission requirements, process guidelines, financial aid, scholarship information, academic programs, residence life, etc.
• Complete routine reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and professional development.
• Work with current students, staff, faculty, alumni, and other stakeholders that assist with the recruitment of students.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience

Admission Counselor consideration: No previous admission experience is required.

Assistant Director consideration: Previous Admission experience required, three (3) years strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to work independently, develop and execute a recruiting plan, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication, possess strong organizational skills, and the sensitivity and responsiveness to build effective recruiting relationships with a diverse constituency
• Ability to set priorities and work collaboratively within a high-functioning team. Demonstrated ability to think critically and initiate and implement projects independently.
• Knowledge of Susquehanna University and the value of a liberal arts education.
• Communicate effectively over the phone and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide range of people and commitment to diversity.
• Willingness and ability to learn how to use complex software.
• Skilled at formal presentation to small and large groups.
• Ability to converse with applicants and parents to determine what they are really looking for in their college experience, to portray Susquehanna as a great fit (assuming it is), and the capacity to secure the enrollment deposit.
• Knowledge of appropriate sales strategies and yield activities in the recruitment process, Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of social media platforms.
• Willingness to travel and work a varied schedule including nights and weekends.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel, ability to represent the office and the University in a professional manner.

Additional Information for Applicant

Additional Requirements

This position requires a valid driver's license, and the ability to drive and qualify under the university's insurance carrier when driving a university and/or leased vehicle.

Physical Demand

• Position requires the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Position requires the ability to move about the campus.
• Position requires the ability to talk and to hear instruction.
• Position requires occasional manual dexterity and the ability to use fingers, hands, and arms to feel, handle, and reach.
• Position requires occasional stooping, crouching and bending.
• Position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Working conditions are primarily indoors with outdoor work required on event days.
• Must be able to work nights and weekends throughout the year.

Job Details

Job Type: Staff - Full-Time Benefits Eligible

FLSA: Determined by Position

Hours per week: 40

Number of months: 12

Location: Selinsgrove, PA

Closing Date: 2/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern