Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor

This is a pooled position from which Admission Counselors will be selected when the need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered. La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential. La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Position Details

Position Overview

Position Title - Admissions Counselor

Department - 522000 - Admissions

Position Type - Regular

Position Classification - Full-Time, 12 months

Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)? - No

If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date

Position Description/Posting Details

Posting Number - S1186P

Position Summary - The Admissions Counselor has the primary responsibility for recruiting, admitting and enrolling undergraduate, full-time students from a sizable geographical territory. Extensive travel to high schools and college fairs within the University's primary, secondary and tertiary markets is required. The Admissions Counselor works in collaboration with the Admissions team to meet enrollment targets and goals. The Admissions Counselor reports to the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions. Proficiency or fluency in Spanish is preferred.

Essential Duties - Recruit & counsel prospective undergraduate students. Manage a sizable recruitment territory. Create a recruitment plan. Discuss La Salle's offerings with prospective students, parents, counselors and alumni via extensive travel to high schools and college fairs within the University's primary, secondary and tertiary markets. Conduct regular information and one-on-one sessions for prospective students. Complete and review all applications for admission from assigned recruitment territories. Assists with department and divisional sponsored events including off-campus recruitment and yield events.

Secondary Responsibilities - Assist Enrollment Management staff as needed. Manage special projects and/or serve on committees as needed. Perform other related duties as assigned.

# of Direct Reports - 0

Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree. Valid driver's license. Ability to work as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills. Some experience working in higher education or a related field. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University.

Preferred Qualifications - Proficiency or fluency in Spanish. Capable of undertaking complex admissions responsibilities with minimal direction. Strong customer service orientation and experience in developing recruiting and communication strategies. Previous experience using Technolutions SlateCRM. Previous experience using Ellucian's BANNER.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours - Evening and weekend work will be necessary during peak times. Extensive travel to high schools and college fairs within the University's primary, secondary and tertiary markets is required.

Special Instructions to Applicant - This is a pooled position from which Admission Counselors will be selected when the need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered. La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential. La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees' dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education you have completed (at the time of application)?
   • GED
   • High School Diploma
   • Associates Degree
   • Bachelor's Degree
   • Master's Degree
   • Doctorate Degree (e.g., PhD, PsyD, JD)
   • None of the above
2. * Do you have previous experience working in higher education?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * What intrigued you about La Salle University that lead you to apply for this position?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
   • blackperspective.com
   • disabilitysolutionstalent.org
   • disabledperson.com
   • employdiversity.com
   • hercjobs.org
   • higheredjobs.com
   • hireourheros.com
   • hispanic-today.com
   • indeed.com
   • jofdav.com (Job Opportunities for Disabled Veterans)
   • La Salle Website
   • monster.com
   • Referred by a Current or Former Employee
   • Referred by a Friend or Family Member
   • usmilitarypipeline.com
   • veteransenterprise.com
   • vetjobs.com
   • wib-i.com (Women in Business & Industry)
   • womenforhire.com
   • Other - Academic or Professional Publication
   • Other - Agency or Search Firm Referral
   • Other - Diversity Association/Publication Website
   • Other - Conference or Career Fair
   • Other - Local Newspaper
   • Other - Internet Site Not Listed Above
   • Other - Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
5. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this questions does not apply, please enter "N/A".

   (Open Ended Question)