Undergraduate Admissions Counselor

Job Description

Are you an enthusiastic, results-driven storyteller who loves connecting with people? Champlain College is looking for a dynamic Admissions Counselor to introduce prospective students and families to everything that makes Champlain distinctive. Managing an assigned geographic territory covering Connecticut, Rhode Island, and western Massachusetts, this role owns the full admissions recruitment cycle-from building relationships and generating interest to guiding prospective students through the college search and application process.

You'll connect with students, families, school counselors, and secondary school educators through high school visits, college fairs, campus events, and virtual engagement. This is a chance to be a compelling ambassador for Champlain, sharing the College's distinctive programs, outcomes, and student experience with authenticity and energy.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, collaborative, and motivated by results in a fast-paced, evolving environment. A competitive spirit, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and genuine enthusiasm for helping students find the right college fit are essential to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

Territory Recruitment & Relationship Building

• Develop and execute targeted recruitment strategies and activities to meet enrollment goals within the assigned territory
• Establish, cultivate, and maintain relationships with high school counselors, secondary school faculty, independent educational counselors, and other key partners
• Represent Champlain College at high school visits, college fairs, community events, information sessions, and other recruitment programs
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of Champlain's academic programs and student experience to effectively communicate the College's value

Student & Family Engagement

• Guide and support prospective students and families throughout the college search and enrollment process via phone, email, social media, virtual engagement, and traditional mail
• Assist with the planning, coordination, and execution of on- and off-campus recruitment events and special programs

Application Review & Administration

• Read, evaluate, and make admission recommendations on several hundred applications annually in accordance with College policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely records of high school visits, recruitment activities, and territory management efforts
• Participate in departmental projects, initiatives, and other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3+ years of experience in college admissions or sales
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences including students, families, educators, and community partners
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team
• Proficiency with standard office technology and the ability to learn and effectively use CRM systems and other technology platforms

Working Arrangements

• Full-time, on-campus position based at our main campus in Burlington, VT, with an assigned recruitment territory covering Connecticut, Rhode Island, and western Massachusetts
• Requires travel and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support high school visits, presentations, college fairs, and community events
• Extensive travel expected during peak recruitment seasons, particularly fall and spring

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual Salary: $48,000 - $51,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
  • Paid Time Off: 16 holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time, and 2 days of personal leave
  • Retirement: 403(b) plan with 3% employer matching contribution
  • Education: Tuition benefits for employees and family members
  • Wellness: Gym discount and Wellness programs with up to $300 annual incentives
  • Welfare: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus life insurance
  • Other Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling services, access to employee discounts and local/national benefit programs

Application Instructions:

To apply, please follow the link below and submit the following application materials:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter addressing the desired qualifications and how your experiences contribute to the academic excellence and inclusive community at Champlain College.

The College seeks candidates who can enhance its mission through their work, life experiences, service, teaching, or research. Please include specific examples of how you would contribute to these efforts in your Cover Letter.

To streamline our hiring process and ensure fairness for all candidates, we manage all recruitment communications through our online application system. Please do not call regarding your application status. We'll reach out directly if we'd like to schedule an interview.

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Champlain College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status, HIV -positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees.

Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming community. We believe that bringing together individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enriches education and strengthens our community. At Champlain, all members are valued as individuals and respected for their unique contributions.

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About Us

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. Its career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for professional life from their very first semester. For the fifth year in a row, Champlain was named a "Most Innovative School" in the North by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2020 regional rankings and ranked #9 on The Princeton Review's "2025 Top Schools for Game Design."