Admission Counselor

A Bachelor’s degree is required. Candidates should have strong cross-cultural, interpersonal, writing and public speaking skills, and ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Position requires extensive travel and working nights and weekends as needed. This is an on-campus position. Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Must be service- and team-oriented, positive and proactive.

Analytical ability, strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of standard office software applications.

Must have valid driver's license.

The Admissions Counselor is compensated at the Administrative 2, salary level in accordance with State University Organization of Administrative Faculty (SUOAF).

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The State of Connecticut and Eastern Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits.

Fringe benefits include: paid personal, vacation and sick leave accruals; medical, dental, and prescription plans; group life insurance; retirement; retiree health care; tuition waiver for employee and eligible dependents at any of the Connecticut State Universities (Central, Eastern, Southern or Western) as well as an array of voluntary and supplemental benefits such as Deferred Retirement Contribution plans, Dependent Care Assistance and Medical Flexible spending accounts; long and short term disability insurance plans.

Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories, including travel both

in and out of state. This may include overnight travel.

Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities at the University by in-person appointments, phone calls, emails and social media outlets.

Review and score application essays and other materials submitted by applicants for the purpose of making admission decisions.

Coordinate and contribute to the success of various student visitation programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University.

Assist in the development and implementation of on-campus events and programs for counseling groups and individuals.