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493229 Work type:
Full-time (hourly) Location:
Chester Categories:
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Widener University is currently seeking an Admissions Counselor in Undergraduate Admissions. This role reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and supports the recruitment of new undergraduate first-year students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(including, but not limited to) :
Essential duties:
Assisting with off-campus recruitment events including, but not limited to, high school visits and college fairs.
Assisting with on-campus recruitment events including, but not limited to, open houses, workshops, and campus tours.
Planning and assisting with virtual recruitment events including, but not limited to, online chats.
Presenting and delivering engaging presentations for prospective students and families.
Evaluating new student credentials and recommending admission decisions.
Cultivating relationships with high school counselors and other key prospective student influencers.
Planning and executing creative recruitment strategies within an assigned geographic territory and with support of Associate Director of Admissions; travel extensively within assigned geographic territory.
Remaining informed and up-to-date on all Widener University recruitment messages, facts, and policies.
Using Slate CRM to support recruitment, student tracking, and data retrieval.
Being an active and positive member of the undergraduate admissions team, demonstrating a willingness to participate and volunteer in team initiatives.
Secondary responsibilities:
Collaborating with other campus units to support recruitment of new students.
Contributing creative ideas to the overall undergraduate recruitment strategy that meet the generational trends.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(education/training and experience required) :
Required:
Bachelor’s degree.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
Proficient in using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred:
Experience in contributing to a climate of inclusivity and working with a diverse student body.
Career interest in admissions counseling and/or higher education.
Bilingual with a preference for Spanish language skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
Valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
Evening and weekend work is required.
Must be able to sit and work on a computer for 2+ hours minimum at a time.
Must be able to stand and move between buildings at recruitment events, and provide walking tours when necessary across campus.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location, consistent with Widener’s Flexible Work policy.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
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Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. You are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
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Search for Positions Work type
Full-time (hourly)
Locations
Chester
Categories
Staff
Admissions Counselor Apply now
Job no:
493229 Work type:
Full-time (hourly) Location:
Chester Categories:
Staff
Widener University is currently seeking an Admissions Counselor in Undergraduate Admissions. This role reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and supports the recruitment of new undergraduate first-year students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(including, but not limited to) :
Essential duties:
Assisting with off-campus recruitment events including, but not limited to, high school visits and college fairs.
Assisting with on-campus recruitment events including, but not limited to, open houses, workshops, and campus tours.
Planning and assisting with virtual recruitment events including, but not limited to, online chats.
Presenting and delivering engaging presentations for prospective students and families.
Evaluating new student credentials and recommending admission decisions.
Cultivating relationships with high school counselors and other key prospective student influencers.
Planning and executing creative recruitment strategies within an assigned geographic territory and with support of Associate Director of Admissions; travel extensively within assigned geographic territory.
Remaining informed and up-to-date on all Widener University recruitment messages, facts, and policies.
Using Slate CRM to support recruitment, student tracking, and data retrieval.
Being an active and positive member of the undergraduate admissions team, demonstrating a willingness to participate and volunteer in team initiatives.
Secondary responsibilities:
Collaborating with other campus units to support recruitment of new students.
Contributing creative ideas to the overall undergraduate recruitment strategy that meet the generational trends.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(education/training and experience required) :
Required:
Bachelor’s degree.
Superior oral and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task.
Proficient in using Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Preferred:
Experience in contributing to a climate of inclusivity and working with a diverse student body.
Career interest in admissions counseling and/or higher education.
Bilingual with a preference for Spanish language skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
Valid driver’s license and clear driving record.
Evening and weekend work is required.
Must be able to sit and work on a computer for 2+ hours minimum at a time.
Must be able to stand and move between buildings at recruitment events, and provide walking tours when necessary across campus.
Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
Some positions may be eligible for a hybrid or remote work arrangement that may include a partially or fully remote work location, consistent with Widener’s Flexible Work policy.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
EOE M/F/V/D
Advertised:
17 Dec 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:
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