College Counselor (Remote)

Join The New School At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang college of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. The Admission Counselor reports to an Associate Director of Admission within the Office of Enrollment Management. This role is responsible for the recruitment and enrollment of students for both undergraduate and graduate programs across all colleges at The New School, including Parsons School of Design, Eugene Lang College of Liberal Arts, the College of Performing Arts, and The New School for Social Research.

CORE CAPABILITIES, PRIMARY DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES Comprehensive Recruitment & Travel: Traveling extensively across the U.S. and internationally to represent all university programs at high schools, college fairs, and professional conferences.

Evaluating a wide range of applications and academic credentials to determine eligibility for the university’s diverse degree offerings.

Serving as a liaison between the Office of Admission and faculty across various departments—from design and social sciences to humanities and the arts—to coordinate application reviews and student yield efforts.

University-Wide Event Planning: Assisting with the coordination of large-scale on-campus recruitment events, open houses, and orientation sessions for the entire university community.

Managing outreach to prospective students and families across all disciplines via phone, email, and social media to communicate the unique value of a New School education.

Specialty and Project Teams: Lead/serve on department wide speciality and project teams, focused on admission events, communications, recruitment planning and marketing, and other key enrollment services, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS A Bachelor’s degree, excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills, a valid driver’s license, and a passport for international travel.

Experience working in a multi-disciplinary higher education environment and proficiency with CRM databases (e.g., For this position we are seeking a candidate with experience in visual art and design, having either achieved a BFA or worked as an admission counselor in art and design admission.

LI-Onsite Hybrid work arrangements may be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending on the nature of the role and operational needs. You’ll be at the nexus of strategy, operations, and innovation in a role that grows with your impact.

BENEFITS AT THE NEW SCHOOL Highlights include:

Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Financial Wellness

Retirement plan administered by TIAA

Paid holidays and floating holidays

Workmode & Telework Policy (if applicable)

Access to university programs, lectures, and events featuring world-renowned speakers and organizations

Additional Perks Employee discounts with local vendors and service providers

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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