Admissions Counselor

Job Description Admissions counselors serve a central mission of

Student Success and Enrollment:

to cultivate, recruit, evaluate, and yield an academically strong, talented, and diverse student body. Admissions counselors in the Office of Admissions recruit prospective students, counsel families about the college admissions process, conduct admissions interviews, evaluate applications, and advocate for students in our admissions committee process. Admissions counselors may also assist with developing campus programs and partnerships as assigned. Responsibilities General admissions counseling - Deliver presentations on Trinity and the admissions process, respond to email and phone inquiries, and support visitor programming. Recruitment travel - Plan and execute 6-8 weeks of annual recruitment travel. Coordinate visits to high schools and community organizations, off-campus interview programs and receptions, college fairs, and alumni events. Application review - Participate in the review of undergraduate admissions applications as assigned. Maintain expertise on education systems and schools in assigned territories. Serve as an advocate for students in assigned territories during selection committee meetings. Interview and counsel prospective students and their families on the Trinity admissions process. Cultivate strong professional relationships with secondary school counselors, community-based organizations, and independent educational consultants. Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree Strong analytical and organizational skills. Self-motivation with a history of meeting deadlines in a fast-paced setting. Skill in public speaking and/or making presentations. Ability to work independently as well as within a team Excellent human relations/customer service skills with the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with leadership, faculty, staff, students, prospective students and families and external stakeholders/constituencies. Solid knowledge of technological and data literacy. Ability and willingness to travel by car, plane, train, or boat as needed for recruitment travel. Must have a valid motor vehicle license. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and outreach activities. About Us Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity's most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is "Engage. Connect. Transform." As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement. The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process. For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.