Admissions Counselor

Job No: 497449
Position Type: full-time
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Categories: Other, Enrollment - Admissions & Financial Aid

The Admissions Counselor is a member of the staff of the Office of Admissions Responsibilities include, but are not limited to representing Bucknell to a wide and diverse audience, corresponding with prospective students and their families, and participating in the review and selection of Bucknell applicants. The Admissions Counselor follows standard practices and procedures to solve problems and builds stable working relationships internally to further problem-solving.

The Admissions Counselor reports to an Associate Director or Associate Dean of Admissions, and works in collaboration with the Senior Associate Dean of Admissions, AVP and Dean of Admissions and other Admissions team members.

All Admissions team members are expected to contribute to Bucknell's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Duties:
Recruitment & Territory Management:
- Manage territory, including all recruiting and yield activities, within designated geographic areas. This entails admissions travel to participate in college fairs and high school visits, correspondence with a wide - spectrum of constituencies including but not limited to students, parents, guidance counselors, and community-based organizations.

• Build, maintain, and strengthen a support network consisting of alumni, parents, and friends of the University within designated territories.
• Manage special interest group(s) to enhance the scope of recruitment to enroll and shape a diverse first-year class.
• Collaborate and partner with faculty, staff, and current students to recruit and yield prospective students.

Program and Project Support:

• Assist in the daily operation of the office and serve as a Counselor of the Day, conducting group presentations and meeting individuals and families as needed.
• Contribute to the dialogue with secondary school officials on behalf of the University.
• Correspond with prospective students and their families. Involve alumni in the recruiting process.
• Assist with program and project needs as determined by the Senior Associate and Dean of Admissions.
• Conduct on-going prospect management with potential Bucknell applicants.

Application Review and Selection:

• Review and evaluate applications from a highly competitive applicant pool.
• Assist or support scholarship selection.

Other Professional Responsibilities:

• Remain knowledgeable, current, and responsive to changes in office protocol and procedure.
• Attend Admissions staff meetings and retreats as requested.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, conferences, and other activities, as requested and approved.
• Actively contribute to Bucknell's efforts to foster a diverse and inclusive campus community.
• Support and promote the University's sustainability efforts to protect, maintain and increase the long-term viability and resilience of the University's environmental, social, and economic support systems.
• Assume other duties as requested by the supervisor or Dean of Admissions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of and appreciation for highly selective liberal arts institutions
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, work with sensitive issues, and exercise good judgment under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks in an organized and efficient manner in an environment that requires one to be able to work effectively both independently and as a team member
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Willingness to take initiative and be creative

Some evening and weekend work will be required, so the Admissions Counselor must be committed to working flexible hours to meet office needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in college admissions
• Experience with managing staff, student interns, student workers or volunteers
• Bilingual/Multilingual

Physical Demands:
The ability to lift boxes weighing up to 30 lbs. is required.

Work Type:
This is a full-time, staff exempt, benefits eligible position.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Salary Range:
This is a Staff Exempt position with a hiring range of $35,600-44,500 (E04). The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• an outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• a comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• a myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

To apply, visit https://careers.bucknell.edu/en-us/job/497449/admissions-counselor

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