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University of Delaware is hiring an Admissions Counselor. The role involves delivering on-campus and off-campus admissions programs, reviewing freshman and transfer applications for undergraduate admission, and building relationships with high school counselors, prospective students, and parents to facilitate student recruitment.

Highlights

Advise students and families on educational opportunities, admissions requirements, transfer credits, and financial aid.
Review applications and recommend admission decisions as part of the Admissions Committee.
Develop partnerships with assigned high schools and serve as primary contact for those schools' applicants.
Represent the university at college fairs, panels, and recruitment events, including virtual and in-person travel 6-10 weeks per semester.
Maintain ongoing communication with prospective students and parents throughout recruitment and admission processes.
Conduct on-campus information sessions and support various campus recruitment activities and yield events.
Perform recruitment travel as assigned, including some evenings and weekends.
Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree, two years of related experience, strong communication and presentation skills, proficient computer skills, and knowledge of admissions standards.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is desirable.
Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and availability for weekend and evening work, especially during the spring and fall recruitment periods.

Admissions Counselor Full Description

Pay Grade:Â 28N

Context of the job:

The Admissions Department receives more than 40,000 first-year and transfer student applications per year, hosts on-campus and off-campus recruitment events and maintains a prospect list of nearly 300,000 students nationwide and throughout the world.

Under the general direction of an Associate Director, the Admissions Counselor delivers on-campus and off-campus admissions programs, reviews freshman and transfer applications for undergraduate admission, networks and builds relationships between high school counselors, prospective students, and parents.

Major Responsibilities:

Advise students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and financial assistance, as appropriate.
Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee, review credentials, and make recommendations for admission decisions.
Network and develop collaborative relationships with assigned high schools. Speak to groups and individual students, andstudents and meet with school officials to develop partnerships between the University and other institutions throughout an assigned geographic region. Serve as the primary contact and reader of applications for admission from students who attend those high schools.
Represent the University of Delaware Admissions Office at college fairs, college nights, and admissions panels during the day, evenings, or weekends. Host off-campus receptions for prospective students and parents, and for high school counselors. Recruitment travel will be in-person and virtual and 6-10 weeks during the semester.
Cultivate relationships with prospective students and their parents. Maintain communication with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process.
Develop and deliver on-campus information sessions, including some Saturday and Sunday sessions. Interview prospective students and candidates for admission. Participate and provide support to UD Colleges and campus partners in their on-campus recruitment programs and yield activities.
Conduct admissions recruitment travel as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelorâs degree and two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Effective written and oral communication and organizational skills required.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is desirable.
Strong presentation skills required.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Knowledge of student recruitment, retention issues and admissions standards is expected.
Ability to multi-task and work independently as a team member to achieve common goals is expected.
Proficient computer skills and use of presentation software required.

Special Requirements:

Some weekend and evening work required.
Valid driverâs license and regular access to private reliable means of transportation required.
During the spring and fall, this position will require travel, weekends and extended hours.

Original Job Description

Pay Grade:Â 28N

Context of the job:

Major Responsibilities:

Advise students and families regarding educational opportunities and options, admission and other requirements, policies and procedures, transfer of credit, and financial assistance, as appropriate.
Serve as a member of the Admissions Committee, review credentials, and make recommendations for admission decisions.
Network and develop collaborative relationships with assigned high schools. Speak to groups and individual students, andstudents and meet with school officials to develop partnerships between the University and other institutions throughout an assigned geographic region. Serve as the primary contact and reader of applications for admission from students who attend those high schools.
Represent the University of Delaware Admissions Office at college fairs, college nights, and admissions panels during the day, evenings, or weekends. Host off-campus receptions for prospective students and parents, and for high school counselors. Recruitment travel will be in-person and virtual and 6-10 weeks during the semester.
Cultivate relationships with prospective students and their parents. Maintain communication with prospective students through all stages of the recruitment and admission process.
Develop and deliver on-campus information sessions, including some Saturday and Sunday sessions. Interview prospective students and candidates for admission. Participate and provide support to UD Colleges and campus partners in their on-campus recruitment programs and yield activities.
Conduct admissions recruitment travel as assigned.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelorâs degree and two years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Effective written and oral communication and organizational skills required.
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish is desirable.
Strong presentation skills required.
Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Knowledge of student recruitment, retention issues and admissions standards is expected.
Ability to multi-task and work independently as a team member to achieve common goals is expected.
Proficient computer skills and use of presentation software required.

Special Requirements:

Some weekend and evening work required.
Valid driverâs license and regular access to private reliable means of transportation required.
During the spring and fall, this position will require travel, weekends and extended hours.

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