Counselor - Bachelors

The Undergraduate Admissions Counselor identifies , recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled undergraduate students (freshmen) and is responsible for program development and implementation. The Counselor must be familiar with successful recruitment practices and must have a naturally enthusiastic and persuasive manner to recruit and convert undergraduate students to enroll at Webster University. Additional responsibility for this position will include admissions-related file processing and supporting the A dmissions ( Transfer, G raduate, I nternational, O nline), Financial Aid, Housing & Residential Life, and Visitor Experience and Events operations to increase undergraduate students at Webster USA campuses. Manages an assigned geographic territory and travels to high schools, community colleges, community-based organizations; Plan all aspects of travel, manage receipts, and prepare travel reports to meet policies and deadlines.

Represents undergraduate admissions in a public‑speaking capacity both on and off campus and maintains records of these activities in SLATE.

Responsible for counseling and outreach to students , their families , and high school guidance counselors on the admissions requirements and procedures, and works directly with them to resolve extenuating circumstances, complaints and appeals.

Manages data, prospects, applicants, and recruitment territories through the SLATE (CRM) system to enhance student relationships, communication timelines to connect students with other areas of the university.

D etermines eligibility of applicants for admissions based on analysis of the admission application, transcripts, standardized tests, and supplemental documentation in accordance with university guidelines and enrollment objectives.

Utilizes professional judgement to analyze the complete student file to determine full admission, admission by exception, denial or to send the application on for further review.

Provides assistance to prospective students regarding admissions and other university requirements and process.

Provides information to prospective students and families regarding general admission, financial aid, and work study through different communication means, including presentations.

Maintains a high level of working knowledge of university information, organization, opportunities, and policies.

Responsible for counseling special populations that may include but are not limited to athlet ic , rural, urban, conservatory, and competitive scholars hip students.

Programming – 10%

Implements recruitment activities such as application workshops, information sessions, financial aid information sessions and outreach presentations.

Cultivates working relationships with university schools and colleges, departments, counselors and advisors to enhance student service and satisfaction as well as establish community contacts.

Reports statistical data on programs, projects, SLATE cases and travel activities.

Serves on internal committees and task forces and participates in work groups to support the mission of Enrollment Management and Webster University.

Skill in operating a computer and supporting software.

Knowledge of immigration rules and regulations.

K nowledge of college admissions policies and procedures.

Strong inter personal communication skills.

Ability to learn recruitment travel planning and proactive organizational skills.

Ability to learn institutional systems and databases.

Ability to work independently without direct supervision.

Bachelor's Degree and one year of experience in recruitment, admissions, advising, or related enrollment and/or student service experience.

Please provide cover letter along with your application and resume.

Within the normal range of an office environment. This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law.