Posted: 12-Aug-26
Location: West Chester University
Categories: Staff/Administrative
Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania's Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites applicants for the position of Admissions Counselor.
West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
The Admissions Counselor aids in the recruitment of undergraduate students for a designated territory including on-campus and off-campus events.
The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent customer service, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills and a commitment to working in a team environment.
Responsibilities include:
- Implement and monitor recruitment and yield for a cohort of students
- Manage a specific recruitment territory
- Represent university at off campus recruitment events
- Assist with the completion and submission of application materials
- Build relationships with community college counselors to assist in out-reach to students and their families
- Facilitate group information sessions
- Conduct individual appointments for prospective students
- Assist with on-campus recruitment and yield activities for students
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Bachelor's degree
- Work experience in higher education admissions as staff, tour guide or student worker
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Valid driver's license
- Demonstrated customer service experience
- Professional work experience in higher education admissions
- Experience using document management tools and CRM systems (such as Slate) for prospect and applicant management
About West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester University (WCU) of Pennsylvania is among the top regional comprehensive public universities in the nation, serving more than 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels with a national reputation for excellence, value, and student success. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester offers more than 118 undergraduate and 103 graduate programs in more than 50 fields of study. In addition to the main campus in West Chester, the University offers programs through its graduate center, the Philadelphia campus, and online. Five colleges and two schools comprise the University: Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business and Public Management, Education and Social Work, Health Sciences, and the Sciences and Mathematics, as well as the School of Music, and the School of Interdisciplinary and Graduate Studies. Located in Chester County (25 miles from downtown Philadelphia) the area combines the best of enjoyable daily living with easy access to the full spectrum of country and city attractions. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
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