Position: Undergraduate & International Admissions Counselor
Status: Full-time, 12-month, Exempt, Staff
Department: Admissions
Reports to: Director of Admissions
Salary: $62,353.20 annually
Paul Smith’s College is a small private college nestled in the beautiful Adirondack Park among forests and lakes that offer recreational opportunities and vibrant community events in all four seasons.
Description: We are seeking candidates for the position of Admissions Counselor. The Admissions Counselor is a key member of the Admissions staff who recruits students from colleges and high schools, and counsels students and possibly parents regarding the admissions process. The admissions staff is a collaborative group that is student-centered and dedicated to finding and recruiting students who are a great fit for the college. Our team thrives on building great relationships through extensive interaction with prospective students, guidance counselors, and the campus community and our ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, professional, creative, and relational.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop virtual and help coordinate in-person travel such as attending high school and college fairs, classroom presentations, developing regional recruitment programs as necessary, and attending other on- and off-campus events that will positively promote Paul Smith’s College’s Undergraduate programs.
Manage the case load related to the assigned territory including implementation of various elements of the Paul Smith’s College recruitment communication plan, counseling prospective students regarding the admissions process, admissions application processing, international application requirements, and transcript evaluation.
Assist with related duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions, the Director of Graduate Admissions, Director of Enrollment Operations, and the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Requirements:
Paul Smith’s College is an equal opportunity employer. Position descriptions are created that focus on essential functions, using inclusive language, and avoid unnecessary or discriminatory requirements.
We are reviewing candidates immediately and expect this search to move quickly!
