Montclair State University

AdmissionsCounselor

$55–61k Montclair, New Jersey, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Admissions Counselor at Montclair State University. Skills: Admissions recruitment, Student engagement, Territory management. Represent University at events. Schedule recruitment travel”

What You'll Achieve.

Support University's enrollment goals

Industry & Context.

Eligibility Requirements

Out-of-state travel, Work evenings, Work weekends, Personal vehicle access, Lift up to 30lbs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree, 1 year admissions experience, Ability to present, Full Microsoft Office Suite, Work outside normal hours, Unrestricted driver's license, Lift up to 30lbs

Nice to Have

Prior higher education experience, Written communication skills, Verbal communication skills, Fluency in Spanish, Experience with CRM, Experience with Slate, Experience with Ellucian Banner

What You'll Do.

Represent University at events

Schedule recruitment travel

Serve as primary contact

Deliver interactive presentations

Meet with walk-in visitors

Advise prospective students

Collaborate with Admissions Committee

Work closely with Enrollment Management

Manage special population applicants

Communicate with interested parties

Assist with Admissions events

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Enrollment Management Division; Admissions Committee

Communication Scope

Presentations; Written communication; Verbal communication

Full Job Description

**IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:** * **Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae** for automatic population of information to the application. * The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application. * **Review information** and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate. * In the **“My Experience”** section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents. **Note:** If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application. **Job Description** ** _SUMMARY_ :** Reporting to the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Admissions Counselor assists in all aspects of the recruitment cycle for incoming students, including freshmen, transfer, international, and non-traditional populations. The Admissions Counselor manages a recruitment territory and conducts regular visits to high schools, participates in college fairs, interacts with students and their influencers, conducts presentations, and contributes at on-campus recruitment events in support of the University’s aggressive enrollment goals. **_PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES_ :** * Represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment events throughout the region, including out-of-state travel. * Schedule and coordinate travel to programs and events in assigned recruitment territory. * Serve as primary contact for prospective students, parents, school administrators, and community officials. * Deliver interactive presentations to diverse audiences at high school visits, campus tours, and Open House

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