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Company Name : Drexel University
Location : Philadelphia, PA 19104
Position : Admissions Counselor
Job Description : Job no: 497971
Work type: Full-Time
Location: University City – Philadelphia, PA
Categories: Enrollment Management and Student Success
About Drexel
Drexel is one of Philadelphia’s top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America’s 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.
Job Summary
The Admissions Counselor serves as one of the primary contacts for prospective students and their families, school counselors, advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. This position is responsible for recruiting, selecting and yielding undergraduate students to various programs at Drexel University.
The Admissions Counselor interacts with prospective students through individual meetings, information sessions, and campus events to build relationships, answer questions, and explain the benefits of attending Drexel University. Responsibilities include managing an inquiry and applicant pool, reviewing applications (both domestic, international and transfer applicants) for the purpose of making admissions decisions within their designated application pool including working with applicants regarding missing materials, and managing the relationship from point of application through enrollment. The Admissions Counselor also counsels accepted students through the enrollment process to facilitate a smooth transition to Drexel.
The Admissions Counselor travels extensively during peak recruitment periods – locally, nationally, and internationally – and participates in on campus recruitment events, which includes evening and weekend hours.
Essential Functions
Recruiting prospective first year and transfer students through visiting high schools, attending college fairs (both in person and virtual) as well as attending community events in a designated territory.
Conducting informational sessions and prospective student meetings.
Serving as the primary contact to prospective students and their family, school counselors, advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
Creating and maintaining professional relationships with school counselors, advisors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
Developing relationships with prospective students through multiple mediums, including individual appointments, telephone, email, social media sites and video/virtual chat.
Working with campus partners to disseminate all necessary information to prospective students.
Preparing, maintaining and distributing both regular and ad hoc inquiry and applicant reports designed to keep the team up-to-date on the status of the applicant pool.
Managing the inquiry and applicant flow to ensure students turn in all necessary documents to complete their application for the evaluation and financial aid process.
Reviewing and evaluating first year and transfer applications submitted by the applicant for the purpose of making admissions decisions or recommendations.
Traveling up to 8 weeks during the fall recruitment season and 3 to 4 weeks during the spring recruitment season, locally, nationally, and internationally (as based on assigned territory).
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
Ability to travel up to 8 weeks during Fall recruitment and up to 3-4 weeks during Spring recruitment.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Ability to communicate effectively (both in oral and written form).
Valid Driver’s License.
Preferred Qualifications
Enthusiastic, people-oriented, and enjoy working with high school and college students as well as parents and guidance counselors.
Exceptional organizational skills, be willing to work as part of a team in a fast paced, goal driven environment, and maintain a positive attitude.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Location
University City, Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of H. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
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Advertised: Mar 16 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Apr 16 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
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