"Admissions Counselor"

Admissions Counselor

Department: Admissions [2460]

Office: OMAL 601

Job ID: 3580232

Position Type: Administrator

Position Title: Admissions Counselor

Reports To: Director of Undergraduate Admissions

Salary: $64,350 - $66,300 depending on experience

Department: Enrollment Management

Position Summary:

The Admissions Counselor will join the Enrollment Management department at Manhattan University to recruit prospective students for the institution's undergraduate programs. This role involves managing travel territories, visiting high schools and community organizations, attending college fairs, and participating in campus recruitment events. The Admissions Counselor will be responsible for evaluating undergraduate applications, providing information on academic programs, admissions policies, and procedures, and working closely with Financial Aid to assist families with financial aid information. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned travel territories, including extensive travel for recruitment activities
• Visit high schools, community organizations, and attend college fairs
• Participate in campus recruitment events
• Evaluate undergraduate applications for admission
• Provide information on academic programs, admissions policies, and procedures
• Collaborate with Financial Aid to assist families with financial aid information
• Build and maintain relationships with high school influencers, community organizations, and prospective students
• Cultivate inquiries and guide students through the enrollment process
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent writing, and public speaking abilities
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships in a competitive environment
• Enthusiastic personality, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel daily, work weekends, and evenings
• Experience with SLATE and Banner is a plus
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply
• Preference for candidates with prior experience in undergraduate admissions

Founded in 1853, Manhattan University is an independent Catholic Lasallian institution located in Riverdale, NY that embraces students of all faiths, cultures, and traditions. The mission of the University is to provide a dynamic student-centered educational experience that prepares graduates for lives of personal development, professional success, civic engagement, and service to their fellow human beings. We expect our faculty, administration, and staff to be knowledgeable about our mission and to make a positive contribution to the mission.

Manhattan University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, marital status, partnership status, pregnancy, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity or expression, arrest or conviction record, criminal history, credit history, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, unemployment status and salary history. Manhattan University values and celebrates diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all employees. All interested, qualified persons are encouraged to apply.