Admissions Counselor
Job Details
State Title: Professional Services Specialist 4
Bargaining Unit: AFT
Employment Type: 35 hours per week/Full-time
Internal salary: Range 18/ $ 57,072.15 - $ 91,302.36
External salary: Range 18/ $ 57,072.15 - $ 65,629.71
About TCNJ
Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates and 700 graduate students.
Position Overview:
The primary responsibility of the Admissions Counselor will be to recruit first-year students in-state and out-of-state and serve as transfer support. The counselor will engage and participate in off and on-campus recruitment events and activities, such as college fairs, high school visits, panels, and presentations in both an in-person/virtual modality (whichever is required). Additionally, the counselor will review applications holistically and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit students according to the recruitment practices and policies established by the college. Represent the college at out-of-state (primarily NY or PA) and in-state college fairs. Participate in college night/day programs in recruiting first-year students and Transfers. Participate in on-campus weekday and weekend recruitment events. Participate in virtual recruitment events throughout the year.
- Efficient processing and reviewing of new entrant applications according to the standards and procedures established by the administration and the Admissions Office. Utilize the CRM system to support office operational needs in terms of reporting, communications, and scholarship evaluation.
- Engage actively with prospective families, including but not limited to answering emails and phone calls, admissions presentations to different cohorts in person and virtually, and providing customer service support.
- Perform other duties or projects as assigned by the Director of Admissions that are necessary to achieve the highest quality of customer service in support of the overall mission of the office or a special cohort.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree.
- One year professional experience in an institution of higher education or in education, higher education or other field that is directly related to the functions of the position to be filled or equivalency as determined by the appointing authority.
- Ability to interact with various levels of faculty, staff, students, and parents.
- Data Analysis and Reporting - the ability to analyze applicant data, identify trends, and report on recruitment efforts or outcomes. Experience with CRM systems.
- Networking and Relationship-Building - the ability to develop and maintain relationships with high schools, community organizations, and other institutions to assist the office in building a pipeline of applicants.
- Presentation and Public Speaking - Strong oral presentation skills. Must be comfortable with presenting to groups in large and small forums like recruitment events, fairs, and virtual sessions.
- Effective organization, time management and written communication skills.
Preferred:
- Admissions experience, as either an admissions professional or student ambassador, preferred.
- Employment in a TCNJ-comparable higher education setting preferred.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable finalist has been found.
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