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Counselor, Undergraduate

Employer
Drexel University
Location
Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 11, 2021

Job Details

About Drexel

Drexel is one of Philadelphia's top 10 private employers, a comprehensive global research university and a major engine for economic development in the region. With over 24,000 students, Drexel is one of America's 15 largest private universities. Drexel has committed to being the nation’s most civically engaged university, with community partnerships integrated into every aspect of service and academics.

Job Summary

The Admissions Counselor serves as one of the primary contacts for prospective students and their families, school counselors, advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. This position is responsible for recruiting, selecting and yielding undergraduate students to various programs at Drexel University.

The Admissions Counselor interacts with prospective students through individual meetings, information sessions, and campus events to build relationships, answer questions, and explain the benefits of attending Drexel University. Responsibilities include managing an inquiry and applicant pool, reviewing applications (both domestic, international and transfer applicants) for the purpose of making admissions decisions within their designated application pool including working with applicants regarding missing materials, and managing the relationship from point of application through enrollment. The Admissions Counselor also counsels accepted students through the enrollment process to facilitate a smooth transition to Drexel.

The Admissions Counselor travels extensively during peak recruitment periods – locally, nationally, and internationally – and participates in on campus recruitment events, which includes evening and weekend hours.

Essential Functions
  • Recruiting prospective first year and transfer students through visiting high schools, attending college fairs (both in person and virtual) as well as attending community events in a designated territory.
  • Conducting informational sessions and prospective student meetings.
  • Serving as the primary contact to prospective students and their family, school counselors, advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
  • Creating and maintaining professional relationships with school counselors,
  • advisors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
  • Developing relationships with prospective students through multiple mediums, including individual appointments, telephone, email, social media sites and video/virtual chat.
  • Working with campus partners to disseminate all necessary information to
  • prospective students.
  • Preparing, maintaining and distributing both regular and ad hoc inquiry and
  • applicant reports designed to keep the team up-to-date on the status of the
  • applicant pool.
  • Managing the inquiry and applicant flow to ensure students turn in all necessary documents to complete their application for the evaluation and financial aid process.
  • Reviewing and evaluating first year and transfer applications submitted by the applicant for the purpose of making admissions decisions or recommendations.
  • Traveling up to 8 weeks during the fall recruitment season and 3 to 4 weeks during the spring recruitment season, locally, nationally, and internationally (as based on assigned territory).
  • Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Qualification

The Admissions Counselor must be enthusiastic, people-oriented, and enjoy working with high school and college students as well as parents and guidance counselors. He/she must have an ability to communicate effectively (both in oral and written form) to inspire interest in Drexel University with prospective students. The successful candidate should have exceptional organizational skills, be willing to work as part of a team in a fast paced, goal driven environment, and maintain a positive attitude. In addition, a qualified candidate will possess the following:
  • Ability to travel up to 8 weeks during Fall recruitment and up to 3-4 weeks during Spring
  • Recruitment
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends
  • Valid Driver’s License
Location

University City – Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt with a salary grade of H. For more information regarding Drexel’s Professional Staff salary structure, https://drexel.edu/hr/career/ducomp/salstructure/

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Review of applicants will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised:Nov 11 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:Dec 11 2021 Eastern Standard Time

Company

Drexel University

Founded in 1891 in Philadelphia, Drexel is a comprehensive global R1-level research university with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation’s premier cooperative education programs.

Drexel University is an urban research university that integrates education, scholarship, diverse partnerships, and our global community to address society’s most pressing challenges through an inclusive learning environment, immersive experiential learning, external partnerships, transdisciplinary and applied research, and creative activity. We prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change

Drexel University II

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