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Touro University New York is hiring an Admissions Counselor. The role involves working under the Director of Admissions to increase student enrollment by supporting new students and their families, managing admissions processes, collaborating with academic departments, and participating in recruitment events to meet enrollment goals.

Highlights

Reach and maintain enrollment goals for assigned recruitment areas.
Provide information and support to prospective applicants, students, and families.
Communicate and collaborate with ECE programs, telemarketing, and academic departments.
Travel locally to meet with educational leadership and promote feeder programs.
Use TouroOne Banner and TouroOne Connect for tracking and admissions data entry.
Evaluate and process college-level transfer transcripts and credits.
Assist students with enrollment, academic goals, and portal troubleshooting.
Participate in college fairs and deliver recruitment presentations.
Required skills include strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and project management abilities.
Educational requirement: Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts; experience in admissions or related higher education areas.
Compensation range: $48,000 to $60,000 annually.

Admissions Counselor Full Description

Overview:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Admissions, the Admission Counselor functions as part of the Admissions team and NYLINK teams, and is a dedicated, driven performer with a desire to increase student enrollment at NYSCAS with a specific focus of providing support to new students and their families.

Responsibilities:

As part of the admission/recruitment team, reach and maintain enrollment goals as outlined by the University and NYSCAS leadership
Meet or exceed enrollment goals for assigned targeted recruitment area
Provide information to prospects and handle questions (phone & in-person) from prospective applicants, students, faculty, and general public in regard to the enrollment process
Closely communicate with the ECE programs, as the NYLink team will initially manage the admissions process of student candidates
Amplify the NYLink programs within and external to the Touro community
Work closely with the NYSCAS telemarketing team to assure all leads and inquiries are handled in a timely and professional manner
Daily traveling to various sites throughout the assigned territory (may vary each semester) and meeting in person with leadership, teaching staff, and parents to foster long-term feeder programs for Touro College
Provide complete support and follow-up to students and parents via phone, letters and email
Responsible for timely follow up and accurate tracking and inputting information into TouroOne Banner, TouroOne Connect Admission and Recruiting software packages
Schedule students for appointments, info sessions, open houses and placement exams when appropriate
Responsible for guiding new and readmitted students through the enrollment process
As part of the Enrollment Team, works closely and collegially with other Student Services departments (Testing Department, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Bursar, Registrar, including Admissions and Registrar offices in applicant's previous or current school(s))
Evaluate all college-level transcripts for incoming transfer students, which includes data entry of accepted transfer credits
Collaborate with academic department regarding transfer issues, as assigned by the Director of Admissions
Coordinate with academic departments to aid in the resolution of academic transfer credits requests
Assist new students with defining and developing realistic academic and career goals
Assist students and troubleshoot Touro portal related issues
Exercise duties in accordance with FERPA as well as state and federal regulations
Provide accurate and timely information pertaining to the advising and scheduling process
Actively participate in college fairs and other recruitment events/activities
Design and deliver presentations to groups of prospective students at college fairs, high schools, corporations and other recruitment events
Ability to identify processes in the department that need improvement and to provide solutions
Perform other assignments as requested by Dean of Enrollment Management, Director of Admissions, Site Director, or School Deans

Qualifications:
Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science and/or Bachelor of Arts required.
Experience in Admissions or other related higher education areas

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent communication, verbal and written skills
Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills
Solid analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities to meet deadlines
Accuracy & productivity in completing tasks
Team-orientated with a student-centered approach
Project management skills and sound organizational skills
Persistent, with good marketing/sales skills and attention to detail
Ability to develop new customer bases and territories
Ability to communicate effectively with culturally diverse populations
Ability to work well independently
Project management skills and sound organizational skills

Travel

Travel to local NYC area including occasional evenings and Sundays
Work takes place in Administrative Offices as well as outside venues

Working Conditions

Extensive Use of Computers
Extensive time sitting and standing
Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Maximum Salary: USD $60,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $48,000.00/Yr.

Original Job Description

Overview:

As part of the admission/recruitment team, reach and maintain enrollment goals as outlined by the University and NYSCAS leadership
Meet or exceed enrollment goals for assigned targeted recruitment area
Provide information to prospects and handle questions (phone & in-person) from prospective applicants, students, faculty, and general public in regard to the enrollment process
Closely communicate with the ECE programs, as the NYLink team will initially manage the admissions process of student candidates
Amplify the NYLink programs within and external to the Touro community
Work closely with the NYSCAS telemarketing team to assure all leads and inquiries are handled in a timely and professional manner
Daily traveling to various sites throughout the assigned territory (may vary each semester) and meeting in person with leadership, teaching staff, and parents to foster long-term feeder programs for Touro College
Provide complete support and follow-up to students and parents via phone, letters and email
Responsible for timely follow up and accurate tracking and inputting information into TouroOne Banner, TouroOne Connect Admission and Recruiting software packages
Schedule students for appointments, info sessions, open houses and placement exams when appropriate
Responsible for guiding new and readmitted students through the enrollment process
As part of the Enrollment Team, works closely and collegially with other Student Services departments (Testing Department, Financial Aid, Academic Advising, Bursar, Registrar, including Admissions and Registrar offices in applicant's previous or current school(s))
Evaluate all college-level transcripts for incoming transfer students, which includes data entry of accepted transfer credits
Collaborate with academic department regarding transfer issues, as assigned by the Director of Admissions
Coordinate with academic departments to aid in the resolution of academic transfer credits requests
Assist new students with defining and developing realistic academic and career goals
Assist students and troubleshoot Touro portal related issues
Exercise duties in accordance with FERPA as well as state and federal regulations
Provide accurate and timely information pertaining to the advising and scheduling process
Actively participate in college fairs and other recruitment events/activities
Design and deliver presentations to groups of prospective students at college fairs, high schools, corporations and other recruitment events
Ability to identify processes in the department that need improvement and to provide solutions
Perform other assignments as requested by Dean of Enrollment Management, Director of Admissions, Site Director, or School Deans

Qualifications:
Education/Experience

Bachelor of Science and/or Bachelor of Arts required.
Experience in Admissions or other related higher education areas

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent communication, verbal and written skills
Excellent interpersonal and public relations skills
Solid analytical, creative, and problem-solving abilities to meet deadlines
Accuracy & productivity in completing tasks
Team-orientated with a student-centered approach
Project management skills and sound organizational skills
Persistent, with good marketing/sales skills and attention to detail
Ability to develop new customer bases and territories
Ability to communicate effectively with culturally diverse populations
Ability to work well independently
Project management skills and sound organizational skills

Travel

Travel to local NYC area including occasional evenings and Sundays
Work takes place in Administrative Offices as well as outside venues

Working Conditions

Extensive Use of Computers
Extensive time sitting and standing
Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Maximum Salary: USD $60,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $48,000.00/Yr.

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