Admissions Counselor : Enrollment Mgmt

Admissions Counselor

Reference # : 25001111

Description Grade : T23

Summary : The Admissions Counselor reports to the Assistant Vice Provost of Enrollment Management and is responsible for the recruitment and selection of undergraduate, domestic first-year students and for representing the University in a professional, knowledgeable, and responsive manner. Recruitment duties include aggressively managing a recruitment territory, including extensive travel to high schools, college fairs and other programs to talk with students, parents and high school counselors about Temple University. Other primary duties include reading and evaluating freshman applications and presenting on campus information sessions to prospective students and their families. The Admissions Counselor also attends and supports Open Houses, Experience Temple Days, Regional Receptions, Temple Promise and Transfer Days. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience : Bachelor's degree and at least one year of admissions related experience. Experience with planning, facilitating, and participating in on-campus and off-campus recruitment events and delivering informational presentations to individuals and groups. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities :

• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and exhibit self-direction and motivation.
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in groups.
• Ability to effectively interact with diverse populations.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills to manage a recruitment territory and identify, recruit, and enroll prospective students.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain informational and active communication with high school students, parents and high school counselors about the admissions process and requirements.
• Willingness and ability to work evening and weekends (when needed).
• Ability to travel and transport recruiting materials to offsite locations that may not be accessible via public transportation.
• Ability to lift boxes of promotional material of approximately 20 pounds.

This position requires a background check.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement : In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety.

Primary Location : Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus

Staff Schedule : Full-time

Shift : Day

Job Employee Status : Regular

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.