Admission Counselor / Assistant Director, Graduate Admission

Graduate Student Recruitment Coordinator

Basic Function : Assists in the recruitment of prospective graduate students, advises on admission processes, and provides support and guidance to prospective students from inquiry through matriculation; manages recruitment strategy in specified territory; performs specific additional responsibilities as listed.

Work Conditions : Position is located in-person on the Fairfield, CT campus. Ability to work some evenings and weekends required.

Required Education : Bachelor's degree required.

Required Experience and Skills : 1-2 years of admission experience or comparable experience in education or sales; experience in planning and implementing a comprehensive recruitment plan. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential, as well as strong interpersonal skills, detail orientation, and the ability to multitask. Preference will be given to candidates with higher education office experience, particularly as it pertains admissions / enrollment management.

Essential Functions :

Assists in the recruitment of graduate students to increase enrollments. This involves :

• Counseling prospective students regarding admission procedures and the initial advising on academic programs
• Coordinating follow-up communication with prospects and applicants from inquiry through to admission and matriculation
• Attending graduate fairs, transfer fairs and corporate events as assigned
• Participating in on-campus and virtual recruitment functions including Information Sessions and Orientations

Assists in maintaining office operations, including :

Creates and maintains communication and marketing materials

Serves as liaison between the dean's offices, other university departments, and the office of admission by

Participates in the professional development of the Enrollment Management Unit and Graduate Admission Office. This involves :

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.