Admissions Counselor

Salary:

$45,125.00

Annually Job Number:

Rider00313

Work Schedule:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours, frequent evenings and weekends. We take pride in the ever-evolving nature of our work, which transforms the lives of our students, preparing them for personal and professional success. Rider University is consistently recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report as a best college, and as a best-value institution. With more than 100 majors, minors and programs, 21 Division I athletic teams and 150-plus clubs and organizations, Rider Broncs create their own pathways to success with the support of the University community. Position Overview Rider University invites applications for an Admissions Counselor who will be responsible for obtaining necessary knowledge of all aspects of Rider and acting as a spokesperson for the University according to its mission and expectations. The Admissions Counselor will also be responsible for counseling prospective students, reviewing applications, making admission decisions, and managing a specific recruitment territory (2 - 3 designated counties in New Jersey). Under the guidance of the director, manage the application and audition processes for the School of Communication, Media and Performing Arts (SCMPA) and serve as primary liaison with the SCMPA faculty. As an Admissions Counselor, the entire cost of car insurance is reimbursed in 3-month intervals. Rider provides a generous tuition remission benefit to its employees to further their own education and, in many cases, their dependents' as well. For additional information regarding our Benefits visit Benefits | Rider University Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience Bachelor's degree required. Performing Arts background. Technical skills with internet applications and Microsoft Office suite. Excellent communication and time management skills. Valid driver's license in good standing and vehicle required. Satisfactory background and/or DMV checks required. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience Music background preferred Bilingual preferred Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success. Rider University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.