"Admission Counselor, Undergraduate Admission"

Posted: 06-Dec-25

Location: Hempstead, New York

Categories: Admissions, Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 6790

Position Title:

Admission Counselor, Undergraduate Admission

School/Division: Enrollment Management

Office: Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success, Undergraduate Admission

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission, the Admission Counselor is responsible for all aspects of admission recruiting to include delivering on-campus and off-campus admissions programs, reviewing freshman applications for undergraduate admission and networking, and building relationships between high school counselors, prospective students, and parents. This entry-level position is designed to give candidates an introduction to careers in Higher Education. Candidates must be willing and able to organize and handle all aspects of administration and adhere to the rules and regulations of Hofstra University, the Colonial Athletic Conference, and the NCAA. Evening and weekend hours may be required in support of special projects and events.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conducts presentations with visiting students, parents, and high school counselors regarding admission and financial aid process, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains communication with prospective students from across the country via email, phone, and text message through all stages of the recruitment and admission process.
• Speaks to groups and individual students and meets with school officials to develop partnerships between the University and high schools throughout an assigned geographic region.
• Interviews prospective students and candidates for admission.
• Represents the University Admissions Office at evening college fairs, college nights, and admissions panels.
• Serves as the primary contact and reader of applications for admission for designated applicant pool(s).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 0-1 years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One year of admissions experience preferred.
• Familiarity with computerized admissions and financial aid systems, such as Ellucian Banner and Slate.
• Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet programs.

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.