Undergraduate & International Admissions Counselor

Position: Undergraduate & International Admissions Counselor

Status: Full-time, 12-month, Exempt, Staff

Department: Admissions

Reports to: Director of Admissions

Salary: $62,353.20 annually

Paul Smith’s College is a small private college nestled in the beautiful Adirondack Park among forests and lakes that offer recreational opportunities and vibrant community events in all four seasons.

Description: We are seeking candidates for the position of Admissions Counselor. The Admissions Counselor is a key member of the Admissions staff who recruits students from colleges and high schools, and counsels students and possibly parents regarding the admissions process. The admissions staff is a collaborative group that is student-centered and dedicated to finding and recruiting students who are a great fit for the college. Our team thrives on building great relationships through extensive interaction with prospective students, guidance counselors, and the campus community and our ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, professional, creative, and relational.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In coordination with the leadership of Admissions and Enrollment Management, develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract and matriculate undergraduate students.

• Develop virtual and help coordinate in-person travel such as attending high school and college fairs, classroom presentations, developing regional recruitment programs as necessary, and attending other on- and off-campus events that will positively promote Paul Smith’s College’s Undergraduate programs.

• Communicate and cultivate relationships with faculty, guidance counselors and instructors in assigned territory.

• Manage the case load related to the assigned territory including implementation of various elements of the Paul Smith’s College recruitment communication plan, counseling prospective students regarding the admissions process, admissions application processing, international application requirements, and transcript evaluation.

• Meet with prospective students to counsel them on completing entry requirements, discuss academic programs and financial aid opportunities, and attract/conduct campus tours.

• Collaborate directly with the International Principal Designated School official (PDSO) once international students have deposited to ensure timely I20 document collection

• Work with any office personnel on campus involved in the recruitment process.

• Meet or exceed enrollment goals for assigned territory.

• Follow up with prospects and applicants by phone, e-mail, text, and direct mail correspondence.

• Work fluently within the Slate CRM platform to pull reports and data about recruiting territory.

• Assist with related duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions, the Director of Graduate Admissions, Director of Enrollment Operations, and the Vice President for Enrollment Management.

• In person position with occasional remote flexibility. Remote arrangements may be considered for employees located in downstate New York or New Jersey.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Graduate degree or coursework welcomed.

• Ability to communicate clearly and make a positive impression on prospective students, their parents and high school guidance counselors.

• Ability to understand and present essential information about the College and its programs.

• Sensitivity and commitment to issues of access and inclusion.

• Ability to work with a broad range of diverse individuals and groups to form a safe and inclusive workplace.

• A valid driver’s license and driver record that meets the standards of the College’s insurer.

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs and set up a simple display.

• Evening and weekend work may be sometimes required as well as limited travel.

Paul Smith’s College is an equal opportunity employer. Position descriptions are created that focus on essential functions, using inclusive language, and avoid unnecessary or discriminatory requirements.

We are reviewing candidates immediately and expect this search to move quickly!