Admissions Counselor
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Job Number: 496270
Type: Full-time
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Staff
| Overview: |
As part of a successful Admissions office, the Admissions Counselor will participate in all phases of recruitment and admission activities, including: high school visits, college fairs, interviews, Saturday Information Sessions, Open House programs and Admitted Student Days. With responsibilities for a recruitment territory in the northeast, they will plan and execute high school visits, attendance at college nights, regional and national college fairs, receptions for high school and independent counselors. The Admissions Counselor will also manage file review, make admissions decisions, and engage with students and families throughout the application process. |
| About Quinnipiac: |
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X. |
| Responsibilities: |
- Review and plan travel utilizing data to make informed travel plans for fall and spring recruitment.
- Represent the university at both off-site and required university sponsored Admissions events.
- Present information about Quinnipiac University to prospective students, families, school counselors, and other key influencers.
- Review first-year applications within recruitment territory and make admissions decisions.
- Utilize the Slate CRM to manage files and communicate with prospective students.
- Establish relationships with school counselors and community based organizations.
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| Education Requirements: |
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience may substitute for some of the above education requirements
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| Qualifications: |
- 1-2 years of relevant experience, preferably in college admissions including serving as a student ambassador
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Enrollment CRMs (preferable Slate)
- ERP Systems (Preferable Colleague)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Valid Driver's License required
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac' commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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