ROLE TITLE: Admissions Counselor
POSITION REPORTS TO: Director of Admissions and Guest Experience
Summary of Position
The Admissions Counselor is an integral member of the admissions team who supports recruitment activities through territory and prospect management, regular travel, application and scholarship recommendations, and building connections with prospective families and school counselors in order to meet the College’s enrollment goals. This position also serves on the visit experience team that coordinates and executes individual and group visits of prospective students, families, and college…
counselors. The admissions counselor demonstrates skills related to event planning, with an emphasis on organization, time management, and strong attention to detail.
As an Admissions Counselor, you will:
- Complete all tasks and initiatives related to territory and prospect management, noting an expectation to plan and complete 8-10 weeks of travel. Other responsibilities include analyzing data to support territory management and cultivating prospects through integrated communication efforts including email, phone, text, virtual and in-person interactions.
- Assess candidate applications based on enrollment goals including scholarship value recommendation
- Effectively represent the College through public speaking opportunities; and interview and advise high school-aged students and their families through the admission and financial aid processes.
- Serve on the Visit Experience team and contribute to the planning and execution of all visit activities for students, families and college counselors.
Experience and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Entry-level position, no prior work experience required, preferred 1-3 years of experience
Required Knowledge of
- Comprehensive understanding of scope of work and prompt completion of territory and prospect management initiatives and goals
- Appreciation of the distinctions and value of a private, residential, liberal arts education
- Google Suite (email, calendar, drive, etc.)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
Required Skills in
- Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
- A high level of professionalism and experience with/the desire to coach, motivate, and develop newer staff.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage multiple projects and priorities, establish goals, and produce desired results in a timely way.
- Highly developed collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively within the Enrollment Division and with campus constituencies to develop and implement recruitment initiatives.
Required Abilities
- A proven ability to work with diverse constituencies.
- Ability to think critically, research, analyze, and problem solve.
- Ability to independently navigate and execute a travel itinerary.
- Ability to learn and leverage technology including CRM functions (Slate).
- Exceptional candidates will also possess creativity, vision, flexibility, ability to exercise sound judgment, and a strong attention to detail
YOUR COMPENSATION
Starting salary will be competitive, based on the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
The expected starting salary for this position is $46,000.00 annually
THE HIRING PROCESS
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and provide contact information for three references to the Office of Human Resources, Allegheny College, 520 N. Main Street, Meadville, PA 16335 or by e-mail to employment@allegheny.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE
Allegheny College, founded in 1815, is one of the nation’s oldest and most innovative four-year colleges where multidisciplinary learning breaks the conventional mold. It is one of the few colleges in the United States with a unique requirement to choose both a major and minor for graduation, to provide students with a cross-disciplinary path in the sciences and humanities for educational depth and intellectual growth. Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Allegheny College is one of 44 colleges featured in Loren Pope’s “Colleges That Change Lives.” In its 2025 rankings, U.S. News & World Report recognized Allegheny College as one of the country’s 100 top national liberal arts colleges — and including in the top 25 Undergraduate Teaching, Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects, First-Year Experience, and Senior Capstone.
Allegheny’s undergraduate residential education prepares students for successful, meaningful lives by promoting students’ intellectual, moral, and social development and encouraging personal and civic responsibility. Allegheny’s faculty and staff combine high academic standards and a commitment to the exchange of knowledge with a supportive approach to learning. Graduates are equipped to think critically and creatively, write clearly, speak persuasively, and meet challenges in a diverse, interconnected world. Allegheny College is deeply committed to creating an inclusive community that actively challenges racism, sexism, heterosexism, religious bigotry, and other forms of bias (see Allegheny College Statement of Community).
Allegheny College is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. The College does not discriminate, and will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, creed, national/ethnic origin, ancestry, veterans, handicap or disability as those terms are defined under applicable law, or members of other underrepresented groups.
Allegheny College is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact the Director of Human Resources
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