Admission Counselor at Providence College (RI) – Providence, Rhode Island
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About This Position
Participate in the recruitment and enrollment of all students. Represent Providence College at college fairs and high school visits; initiate and maintain relationships with school counselors; evaluate all applications from the designated territory and aid in the yield of admitted students. Assist in increasing the applicant pool.
- Participate in the applicant review process. Perform detailed evaluation of students’ academic records throughout high school by evaluating the high school transcript, recommendation letters, personal essays, extra-curricular activities, and other accompanying documents. Act as a primary and secondary reader, as well as a member of the Committee on Admission, to assist the Office of Admission in selecting the best students possible to reach enrollment goals. (30%)
- Review travel history and analyze interest in Providence College for an assigned geographic territory in order to schedule appropriate high school visits and travel to best serve students throughout the application process. Determine the appropriate use of travel time to meet the established recruitment goals. Create and maintain relationships with school counselors, students, and families. Travel independently throughout the geographic territory of approximately six to eight weeks in the fall and two to three weeks in the spring. (30%)
- Conduct interviews and group information sessions providing detailed information about the admission and evaluation process and the typical applicant pool statistics. Meet with prospective students and parents to answer questions in person, via email, and on the phone. (25%)
- Other duties may include event planning and acting as a liaison with various departments on campus. (15%)
MARGINAL DUTIES:
- Perform all other duties as may be required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field from an accredited institution
- 0 to 2 years of experience in an undergraduate admission office or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Effective time management skills and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and public speaking experience required
- Some understanding of the selective college admission cycle
- Commitment to a diverse working environment and cultivating a diverse community
- Must have a valid driver’s license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
- Communication skills using the spoken word
- Ability to see within normal parameters
- Ability to hear within normal range
- Ability to move about
DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.