Graduate Admissions Counselor at La Salle University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Position Overview

Position Title	Graduate Admissions Counselor
Department	500050 - Office of the VP for Enrollment SV
Position Type	Regular
Position Classification	Full-Time, 12 months
Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)?	No
If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date	n/a

Position Description/Posting Details

Posting Number	S1171P
Position Summary	The Graduate Admissions Counselor has the primary responsibility for recruiting, admitting and enrolling graduate and adult students. The graduate admissions counselor will represent La Salle University both on- and off-campus to prospective students and other individuals or organizations involved in the admissions selection process. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Graduate and Adult Admissions.
Essential Duties	Identify, recruit, advise, and enroll prospective students, serving as their primary contact while counseling them on the enrollment process and graduate opportunities at La Salle University. Conducts file review for all completed graduate applicants. Accurately maintains data entry in CRM and application portal; including but not limited to inquiry entry, application review, and all other pertinent communications with prospective students. Schedule and conduct recruitment related travel, representing the University by attending fairs, visits, and other travel as needed. Create, implement, and manage communications, including but not limited to visits, emails, letters, and brochures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to represent the office and University in a professional manner, conducting compelling, persuasive presentations to both small and large groups. Ability to build and nurture relationships across the campus community and with community and external partners. Ability to adapt and problem-solve as needed, especially under pressure. Highly motivated with a positive attitude, strong commitment to customer service.
Secondary Responsibilities	Assist Enrollment Management staff as needed Manage special projects and/or serve on committees as needed Perform other related duties as assigned
# of Direct Reports	0
Required Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree or relevant equivalent work experience in Admission or higher education Valid driver’s license Ability to work as part of a team Excellent interpersonal skills Experience working in higher education or a related field Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University
Preferred Qualifications	Recruitment or admissions experience Capable of undertaking complex admissions responsibilities with minimal direction Strong customer service orientation and experience in developing recruiting and communication strategies Previous experience using Technolutions Slate CRM Previous experience using Ellucian’s BANNER
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours	Ability to lift, load, and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment up to 35 pounds.
Special Instructions to Applicant	La Salle University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports a fully inclusive, equitable, and diverse working and learning environment. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply. La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).

Posting Information

Application Open Date	09/17/2024
Application Close Date
Application Open To	Internal and External Applicants

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