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La Salle University

Admissions Counselor

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An Enrollment or Admission Counselor reviews applications and advises on admissions decisions for private elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities. Organizes information and promotional materials about a school, conducts interviews with students and families, reviews application materials, and works with other school or college administrators to plan admissions goals and identify financial aid resources for admitted students. May travel to meet and recruit students.

$63,390 / year median in Pennsylvania

+6% projected growth

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522000 - Admissions Position Summary The Admissions Counselor has the primary responsibility for recruiting, admitting and enrolling undergraduate, full-time students from a sizable geographical territory. Extensive travel to high schools and college fairs within the University's primary, secondary and tertiary markets is required. The Admissions Counselor works in collaboration with the Admissions team to meet enrollment targets and goals. The Admissions Counselor reports to the Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions. Proficiency or fluency in Spanish is preferred. Essential Duties Recruit & counsel prospective undergraduate students. Manage a sizable recruitment territory. Create a recruitment plan. Discuss La Salle's offerings with prospective students, parents, counselors and alumni via extensive travel to high schools and college fairs within the University's primary, secondary and tertiary markets. Conduct regular information and one-on-one sessions for prospective students. Complete and review all applications for admission from assigned recruitment territories. Assists with department and divisional sponsored events including off-campus recruitment and yield events. 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
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0 Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Valid driver's license. Ability to work as part of a team. Excellent interpersonal skills. Some experience working in higher education or a related field. Knowledge of and commitment to the mission of La Salle University. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency or fluency in Spanish. 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 Evening and weekend work will be necessary during peak times. Extensive travel to high schools and college fairs within the University's primary, secondary and tertiary markets is required. Special Instructions to Applicant This is a pooled position from which Admission Counselors will be selected when the need arises in the department. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted directly. These pools are closed down annually during the summer and you will receive notification that a refreshed application is needed for you to continue to be considered. 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).
Application Open Date:
06/18/2025