Assistant Director of Admission/Admission Counselor Position Available In Montgomery, Pennsylvania

Assistant Director of Admission/Admission Counselor
Employer
Haverford College
Location
Haverford, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary
Competitive Salary
Date posted
Jun 9, 2025
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Job Details Haverford College invites applications for two full-time (37.5 hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible opportunities: Assistant Director of Admission and Admission Counselor.

Haverford Offers Great Benefits :

The College offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes possible work-from-home opportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to your retirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50% tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paid holidays (including the week before New Year’s Day off), Health Savings Account contribution of $700 for individuals and$1400 for families (no match required), affordable medical plans, and a beautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy public transportation access. Please visit the Benefits page ( https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits ) for more information.

Work Location:

These positions will be eligible for a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College’s Work Location Policy. About the Positions The Assistant Director of Admission and the Admission Counselor will be involved in all aspects of the general admission process: recruitment travel, interaction with prospective students and their families, interviewing, application review, and the selection of candidates. The Assistant Director of Admission and the Admission Counselor will also be involved in other aspects of admission operations as assigned by the Dean and/or Director of Admission, and that may depend upon specific skills and interests. Primary Responsibilities Travel within a defined territory to visit high schools, attend college fairs and conferences, and interview students
Read and evaluate applications and participating in the committee process to select candidates for admission
Interview prospective candidates on and off-campus
Conduct information sessions
Answer admission inquiries from prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and others
Plan and implement various on- and off-campus programs and initiatives
Build and maintain relationships with high schools and community-based organizations
Interact and work with other campus offices/departments and College constituencies
And may include, but not be limited to: Coordinate and support the Admission Office Fellows program
Coordinate and support efforts to recruit students from a diversity of backgrounds and identities
Serve as a liaison with other departments or programs, such as athletics, Arts departments, and/or the Alumni Volunteer program

Line of Report:

These positions will report either directly to the Director of Admission or to an Associate Director of Admission. Minimum Qualifications for Admission Counselor Bachelor’s degree
Minimum Qualifications for Assistant Director of Admission Bachelor’s degree
Two years of admission or related experience
Professional Competencies Understanding the value of a liberal arts education
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel
Skills and experience with calendar tools
Comfort with and ability to learn about new databases, web-based data management systems, and other reporting mechanisms
Comfort and experience with high levels of discretion and the handling of confidential material and information
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to relate to a broad range of constituents (students, parents, alumni, high school counselors, etc.)
Appreciation for and sensitivity to a variety of backgrounds and traditions from which students may come
Interest in and facility with issues of access, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively
We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for s unless they meet qualifications as described in the advertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the , and recognize that a successful candidate may come from a less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilities gained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. We encourage you to apply and share how you meet the position’s qualifications. Special Requirements Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers’ License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check