"University Admissions Counselor-Metro"

Job Details

Posting Details

Job Title: University Admissions Counselor-Metro

Campus: Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ

Department: Admissions, Undergraduate-Metro

Hiring Manager: Alexa Perez

Hiring Manager Title: University Director of UG Admissions

Position Type: Professional Administrative

Grade: 23

FLSA: Exempt

Salary: $48,000

General Benefits

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes: employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/vision insurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employer paid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well as various voluntary benefits including but not limited to supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, and FSA / HSA.

Status: Full-Time

Months Worked: 12 Month

Job Summary:

Reporting to the University Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the University Admissions Counselor performs significant recruiting and admissions functions necessary to accomplish enrollment goals and meet the admissions needs of academic departments. The incumbent participates in all aspects of recruitment and admissions work including, but not limited to, the representation of the University to diverse audiences, planning and implementing recruitment strategies and activities in all aspects of recruitment for an assigned geographic region, evaluation of the credentials and learning potential of applicants seeking admissions, making judgments as to whether the applicant and university represent a good match, extensive travel locally and nationally, secondary high school visits, student interviews, inquiry/prospect management, and correspondence.

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree.
2. Ability to analyze data and make recommendations.
3. Valid driver’s license, accessibility to a car, and ability to travel locally and nationally. Must have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the university’s Motor Vehicle policy.
4. Effective oral, written and interpersonal skills.
5. Familiarity with computer systems, especially DATATEL and Word.
6. Evening and weekend hours are required.
7. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

Hours Worked 35

Posting Date: 10/30/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application Types Accepted: Application for Employment

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter