Admissions Counselor II

Admissions Counselor II

USC Marshall School of Business

Marshall Graduate Admissions

The Admissions Counselor will support the functions of the MBA admissions team by managing admissions inquiries, providing exemplary service to prospective students and applicants, managing and reviewing applications, coordinating communication with applicants during the application process, assisting with data collection and reporting, and working with other USC and Marshall departments to manage internal and external information flows. The Admissions Counselor will also assist in developing recruiting and outreach programs for prospective applicants. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, comfortable in decision making and counseling of applicants, organized and skilled in project management, and an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Reviews student applications in coordination with the MBA admissions committee using approved rubrics and guidelines
• Counsels applicants one-on-one on admission policies and procedures. Evaluates and offers solutions to applicant problems and requests regarding admission.
• Coordinates and conducts interviews of prospective students and provides feedback to the admissions committee as required
• Maintains knowledge USC financial aid processes to effectively guide applicants to ensure their financial aid requests are processed in a timely and correct manner
• Provides outstanding customer service to applicants and prospective applicants
• Communicates with prospective students by telephone, email, web conference, through online presentations and in person to advise prospective students on the MBA program and other USC Marshall graduate programs
• Inputs all activity into CRM/database systems in a timely and accurate manner and runs reports as needed
• Assists in recruitment planning and activities
• Assists in the planning and coordination of event logistics, orientations, commencement, and other program activities
• Stays current on a wide range of university policies, school-wide policies, and educational trends affecting graduate students and admissions/recruitment practices for professional programs
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Works on weekends and evenings, as needed
• Available for occasional travel to recruiting events and conferences

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in education focusing on a student affairs-related field
• 3 years of experience in graduate admissions
• Student program or services experience
• Experience supporting online courses and programs
• Knowledge of USC student and academic programs, policies and procedures, and USC's Student Information System
• Knowledge of Salesforce used in higher education admissions or related function
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Anticipated Hiring Range:

The annual base salary range for this position is $66,962.45 - $86,396.60. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Required Documents and Additional Information

• Resume and cover letter required (may be uploaded as one file). Please do not submit your application without these documents.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended, so please apply on the same business day if interested.
• USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff and their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions*; tuition benefits for staff and their family; free Professional Development classes; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses and free tram pick up services; discounts to sporting and other campus events.

Why join the USC Marshall School of Business?

The USC Marshall School of Business is ideally positioned to address the challenges of a rapidly changing business environment and is ranked as one of the country's top schools for accounting, finance, marketing, consulting, entrepreneurship and international business studies.

USC Marshall builds on the unique opportunities that stem from its Los Angeles location on the Pacific Rim, its interdisciplinary and impactful research, the momentum generated by the University of Southern California, and the unparalleled engagement of the Trojan Alumni Family. With ready access to industries defining the new business frontier, including bio-technology, life sciences, media, entertainment, communications and healthcare, this vast network offers USC Marshall graduates exceptionally strong support for success in the global marketplace.

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Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education
Minimum Experience: 2 years, Combined education/experience as substitute for minimum experience
Minimum Field of Expertise: Recruitment and admissions experience with knowledge of transfer credit policies and financial aid programs

USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

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