Counselor I - Evening Counselor

Admission Counselor

The Admission Counselor plays a significant role in supporting the mission and enrollment goals of Ursinus College, as well as maintaining the academic profile and fiscal health of the College. As a crucial member of the Office of Admission, the Admission Counselor acts as a significant support for the Director of Admission, and other senior members of the Admission team by strategically implementing a highly efficient, team-based enrollment management model. Utilizing best practices, sound professional judgment, and strategy development, the Admission Counselor will lead recruitment efforts in an assigned recruitment territory and fully invest in meeting the established enrollment goals of the College.

The Admission Counselor acts as a role model of exemplary admission practices and takes an active role in the campus community. A proactive and nimble approach to evolving environments in application development, project management, and higher education trends is needed for successful outcomes.

Respond to inquiries regarding applications, admission policies and procedures, financial aid availability and program offerings at Ursinus College through prompt response to phone calls, text messages and email inquires

Develop and maintain relationships with prospective students and their families through frequent telephone, email, written, and in-person contact

Establish relationships with secondary school counselors and other school administrators when appropriate, through attendance at various recruitment events, as well as continual outreach throughout the admission cycle

Exercise professional judgment, follow established guidelines and expectations and consult with senior staff members when necessary, in reviewing applications and recommending applicants for admissions

Collaborate with Student Financial Services, as well as other campus offices, to provide information necessary for conversion and yield of prospective students

Participation in extensive travel within the assigned recruitment territory, in new growth markets, and in other areas as needed, which includes: school visits; and attendance at special programs hosted by Community-Based Organizations and Partner Programs. Travel can range from 8-12 weeks annually

Under supervision and with guidance from the Director of Admission, coordinate outreach to Community-Based Organizations to explore and develop partnerships with external organizations to expand the reach of Ursinus College

Extremely frequent evening and weekend work required

Possess a celebration of diversity, both in the workplace and in student population

• Ability to work independently as well as establish and maintain collegial relations with other College staff, faculty, and students
• Ability to plan, organize and implement programs and projects related to the College's enrollment goals
• A valid driver's license, US passport, and the ability to participate in significant travel
• Bachelor's Degree required, with an appreciation for a liberal arts education experience
• 1-3 years' experience in higher education admissions and/or recruitment, which can be as a student employee/ambassador/tour guide in an office of admission

Knowledge of Slate CRM

Extensive knowledge of a College environment and undergraduate admission support

Ability to positively interact and establish personal contacts with diverse group of students, parents, school counselors, and college personnel

Ursinus College is a selective, independent, co-educational, residential liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students located about 25 miles northwest of center city Philadelphia. With a diverse community of students, it is an expectation of all faculty to contribute to the inclusion, engagement, and success of all students. Ursinus College does not discriminate on grounds of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or other classification protected by applicable law in the administration of any of its educational programs or activities or with respect to employment.