Communicate with and advise prospective students as necessary.

Provide counseling to parents, applicants, and guidance counselors regarding the college's admission policies and procedures.

Maintain communication with prospective students and family members, answering questions and scheduling meetings as required to provide them with the information they require about campus life, programming, tuition, and courses of study.

Review and evaluate undergraduate admissions applications based on the college's recruiting goals and standards, accepting, deferring, waitlisting, or rejecting students as appropriate.

Plan and execute spring and fall recruitment schedules, events, and travel, visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and hosting one-on-one meetings in an assigned geographic area.

Meet with walk-in visitors, handle phone calls, and give presentations to guests who are taking a tour of the college

Participate in projects as required.

Attend and assist at events and at the Visitor Center as required.

Serve as liaison to on-campus departments and off-campus organizations to help increase the number and quality of applications.

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS - Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Professional degree required.
  
  
• 1-3 years of previous experience in a higher education admissions office, either as a student or in a professional capacity. 1 year of previous professional experience in college admissions preferred.
  
  
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required
  
  
• Valid driver's license required
  
  
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Superior interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to present information in public as well as in one-on-one situations
  
  
• Good computer skills and the ability to learn new computer software easily
  
  
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  
  
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to engage with prospective students and parents in a patient and positive manner
  
  
• Sound independent judgment
  
  
• Ability to plan and coordinate schedules and events
  
  
• Availability to travel domestically extensively required
  
  
• Ability to attend admissions events on evenings and weekends required
  
  
• Knowledge of Emerson College programs and services preferred
  
  

PHYSICAL ABILITIES - Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position is generally sedentary in nature, movement throughout the area is required from time to time.
  
  
• Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with prospective students, co-workers and supervisors is essential.
  
  
• Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding and read fine print will be expected.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels
  
  
• Involves significant domestic travel
  
  

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Compensation: $47,550.00 - $56,950.00 annually, commensurate with experience.

Grade of Position: 23-05E

Employment Category: Regular

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.

Emerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage and commuter offerings, are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.


To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_Staff/job/Los-Angeles-Campus/Admission-Counselor--California-_JR009018

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Communicate with and advise prospective students as necessary.

Provide counseling to parents, applicants, and guidance counselors regarding the college's admission policies and procedures.

Maintain communication with prospective students and family members, answering questions and scheduling meetings as required to provide them with the information they require about campus life, programming, tuition, and courses of study.

Review and evaluate undergraduate admissions applications based on the college's recruiting goals and standards, accepting, deferring, waitlisting, or rejecting students as appropriate.

Plan and execute spring and fall recruitment schedules, events, and travel, visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and hosting one-on-one meetings in an assigned geographic area.

Meet with walk-in visitors, handle phone calls, and give presentations to guests who are taking a tour of the college

Participate in projects as required.

Attend and assist at events and at the Visitor Center as required.

Serve as liaison to on-campus departments and off-campus organizations to help increase the number and quality of applications.

Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS - Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Professional degree required.
  
  
• 1-3 years of previous experience in a higher education admissions office, either as a student or in a professional capacity. 1 year of previous professional experience in college admissions preferred.
  
  
• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required
  
  
• Valid driver's license required
  
  
• Ability to speak Spanish preferred
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Superior interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to present information in public as well as in one-on-one situations
  
  
• Good computer skills and the ability to learn new computer software easily
  
  
• Self-starter with excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
  
  
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to engage with prospective students and parents in a patient and positive manner
  
  
• Sound independent judgment
  
  
• Ability to plan and coordinate schedules and events
  
  
• Availability to travel domestically extensively required
  
  
• Ability to attend admissions events on evenings and weekends required
  
  
• Knowledge of Emerson College programs and services preferred
  
  

PHYSICAL ABILITIES - Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position is generally sedentary in nature, movement throughout the area is required from time to time.
  
  
• Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with prospective students, co-workers and supervisors is essential.
  
  
• Repetitive movements, occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping and the ability to read a computer screen, detect color-coding and read fine print will be expected.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels
  
  
• Involves significant domestic travel
  
  

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

Compensation: $47,550.00 - $56,950.00 annually, commensurate with experience.

Grade of Position: 23-05E

Employment Category: Regular

.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.

Emerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage and commuter offerings, are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.


To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_Staff/job/Los-Angeles-Campus/Admission-Counselor--California-_JR009018

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