Hofstra University
Admission Counselor, Undergraduate Admission
🇺🇸 Hempstead, NY
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $46K
💻 Enrollment
🗓️ December 9th, 2025
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- Conduct on-campus and off-campus admissions programs and present to students, parents, and high school counselors.
- Maintain communication with prospective students throughout the recruitment and admission process via email, phone, and text.
- Develop partnerships with high schools by meeting with school officials and speaking to student groups.
- Interview prospective students and assess applications for admission.
- Represent the University Admissions Office at college fairs and admission-related events, often during evenings and weekends.
- Use computerized admissions and financial aid systems such as Ellucian Banner and Slate.
- Work within the Enrollment Management division, specifically the Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success department.
- Requires a bachelor’s degree, 0-1 years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license.
- Preferred experience includes one year of admissions work and proficiency with PC-based word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Starting salary is approximately $45,500 with benefits including paid time off, tuition remission, and retirement contributions.
Admission Counselor, Undergraduate Admission Full Description
Position Title | Admission Counselor, Undergraduate Admission
Position Number | 555555
Position Category | Administration
School/Division | Enrollment Management
Department | Student Enrollment, Engagement, and Success, Undergraduate Admission
Full-Time or Part-Time | Full-Time
Description | Reporting to the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admission, the Admission Counselor is responsible for all aspects of admission recruiting to include delivering on-campus and off-campus admissions programs, reviewing freshman applications for undergraduate admission and networking, and building relationships between high school counselors, prospective students, and parents. This entry-level position is designed to give candidates an introduction to careers in Higher Education. Candidates must be willing and able to organize and handle all aspects of administration and adhere to the rules and regulations of Hofstra University, the Colonial Athletic Conference, and the NCAA. Evening and weekend hours may be required in support of special projects and events.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Conducts presentations with visiting students, parents, and high school counselors regarding admission and financial aid process, policies, and procedures. Maintains communication with prospective students from across the country via email, phone, and text message through all stages of the recruitment and admission process. Speaks to groups and individual students and meets with school officials to develop partnerships between the University and high schools throughout an assigned geographic region. Interviews prospective students and candidates for admission. Represents the University Admissions Office at evening college fairs, college nights, and admissions panels. Serves as the primary contact and reader of applications for admission for designated applicant pool(s). Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications | Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum 0-1 years of related experience. Valid driver’s license. Strong interpersonal, organizational, administrative, and oral and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications | One year of admissions experience preferred. Familiarity with computerized admissions and financial aid systems, such as Ellucian Banner and Slate. Working knowledge of PC-based word processing and spreadsheet programs.
Special Instructions |
Deadline | Open Until Filled
Date Posted | 12/04/2025
EEO Statement | Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range | $45,500
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
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