Admission Counselor PLV - 198612

This Admission Counselor position is responsible for recruiting; admitting and enrolling freshman, transfers, international and adult students into the University; representing the University at high school and community college visits, college fair programs, on-campus and off-campus recruitment and conversion activities, both in-state and out of state; maintaining positive, personal communication with prospective students, parents and counselors regarding admission policies and student admission status; reviewing and evaluating application credentials for domestic and international students; participating in the admission decision process for all incoming undergraduate students; participating in outreach services via phone, e-mail and webinars; serving as liaison to internal departments.

Position Duties

• Manages relationships with students in specified geographic recruitment territories.
• Represents the university at high school and community college visits, college fair programs, on-campus and off-campus recruitment and conversion activities both in-state and out-of-state.
• Maintaining positive, personal and timely communication with prospective students, parents and counselors regarding admission policies and student admission status.
• Reviews and evaluates application credentials for domestic and international students and participating in the admission decision process for all incoming undergraduate students.
• Participates in outreach services via phone and email.
• Serves as a liaison to internal departments.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Supervision Exercised

None

Work Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.; Frequent nights and weekends as needed for off-campus recruitment events, on campus events and special projects as determined by the Associate Director and Director. Extensive travel is required with significant mandatory evening and weekend hours.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Admission/enrollment experience preferred.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills are a must along with the ability to plan and coordinate special projects and work effectively with available technology.
• Goal-oriented and able to multitask.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Slate and SCT Banner a plus.
• Must be able to travel with valid driver's license.
• Enthusiasm for shared ideas and ability to work in a team toward university goals, as well as a sense of urgency and engagement are musts.

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students-academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate (FT Employees).
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness (FT Employees).
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement (PT and FT Employees).
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life (PT and FT Employees).
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution (PT and FT Employees).
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace's award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources (PT and FT Employees).
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel (PT and FT Employees).

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University's Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.