Admission Counselor

Job Summary The Admission Counselor is responsible for recruiting and counseling undergraduate students. The role involves evaluating applications, traveling to events, and supporting students from prospect through enrollment. Responsibilities Counsel a caseload of approximately 550‑650 students, including first‑year, international, transfer, and adult students. Travel extensively to college fairs, community colleges, and high school visits to meet prospective students, families, and counselors. Plan and attend presentations and events within assigned territories, maintaining positive relationships with college counselors, consultants, and community organizations. Cover travel for other territories when needed. Read and evaluate applications based on a rubric, recommend admission decisions, and present candidates to the admissions committee. Assist other counselors with application review when required. Respond proactively to communications from students, families, and counselors to guide them through the admission process. Serve as Counselor on Duty (CoD) on campus on a rotation of up to 6 weekdays per month and up to 6 Saturdays and/or holidays per year, handling walk‑in visitors and staffing the front desk. Present at and staff a variety of admission events, including large on‑campus events and virtual events. Manage several projects within the admissions office, such as liaising with other offices, managing student workers, and serving on committees. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree. Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to rent a car. Passport or REAL ID required before the May 2025 deadline. Experience in an admissions setting (undergraduate or graduate student worker, or professional). Other relevant experience includes higher‑education administration, high‑school counseling, sales, or customer‑service‑oriented professions. Fluency in one of the common languages other than English (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Mandarin, Haitian Creole). Experience with Slate or another CRM system. Competencies: strong communication (written, verbal, presentation); independent problem solving; commitment to inclusive excellence and social justice; teamwork; analytical and strategic thinking; customer‑service orientation. Work Environment & Conditions 12 months, 40 hours per week, with significant overtime during reading and travel seasons. Hybrid schedule: on campus 3 days per week, with travel for up to 8 weeks in the fall and 4 weeks in the spring. Compensation Salary range: $39,100.00 – $63,400.00. Benefits include health coverage, retirement savings, and work‑life balance initiatives. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Simmons University