Admissions And Enrollment Counselor
The Admissions And Enrollment Counselor serves as one of the primary contacts for prospective students, pre-health advisors, academic advisors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the medical school selection and enrollment process. This position is responsible for recruiting, managing communications, screening applicants, interviewing, organizing and managing applicant interview days for the College Of Medicine. Essential functions include analyzing qualifications of prospective students utilizing established admissions standards, guidelines and criteria, reviewing unusual circumstances with senior leadership as appropriate. This includes making recommendations for interview offers. Complete summary reviews of interviewed applicants that will be presented to the Admissions Committee. Analyze applicant and admissions data and make recommendations for strategic initiatives and planning. Assist in planning and implementing the student recruitment plan for specific admissions programs or projects. Correspond and / or meet with prospective students, applicants, their families, and others seeking information on admission standards, academic programs and student services. Travel as necessary for receptions, forums and corporate presentations to enhance recruitment efforts. Work with Marketing and Communications to enhance and update the website and social media presence for the Admissions Office. This includes maintaining an active and dynamic web presence. Create and maintain professional relationships with pre-health advisors, academic advisors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the medical school selection process. Serve as the primary contact to prospective students and applicants, pre-health advisors, academic advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the medical school selection process. Act as a conduit between the Office Of Admissions and the applicants by completing duties including but not limited to : Organize and run the applicant interview day for over 2,000 students. Take part in answer general emails sent to the general admissions inbox. Conduct informational sessions, prospective student meetings and formal interviews. This includes interviewing applicants for the admissions committee. Develop relationships with prospective students through multiple mediums, including individual appointments, telephone, email, social media sites and video / virtual chat. Travel 2-4 weeks in the fall and spring, and conduct evening and weekend events. Serve as the co-manager of the medical student ambassador program. This includes selecting, training and oversight of the 300+ students involved. Attend weekly admissions meetings and take part in processes as a member of the admissions office. Other duties as assigned.
Required qualifications : Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in or the equivalent combination of education and work experience. Minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in admissions, student affairs or other student service related area at a college or university. Medical or professional school experience is preferred. Ability to work evenings and weekends. Valid driver's license. Ability to travel 2-4 weeks in the fall and / or spring.
Preferred qualifications : The successful candidate will have superior customer service skills and capable of working under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail. The Admissions and Enrollment Counselor must also have an understanding of higher education, as well as strong oral and written communication skills; have excellent time management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, stakeholder needs and with the ability to effectively plan and prioritize work. The successful candidate should have a high level of energy and willingness to work as part of a team. Master's degree preferred.
Admission Counselor • Philadelphia, PA, US