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.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- 1-3 years of experience working in college admissions,
orientation, residence life, or other student-facing office, either
as a student or in a professional capacity, required
- Valid driver's license required
- 1 year of previous professional experience in college
admissions preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - May be representative, but
not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities
commonly associated with the job.
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required
- 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
Division of Enrollment
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/Boston-Campus/Admission-Counselor_JR008970
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