Lasell University is accepting applications for an Admission Counselor. The Admission Counselor will report to the Director of Admission, and will be responsible be responsible for all aspects of the admission and recruitment process

Lasell seeks faculty and staff who appreciate the value diversity brings to a campus community and are eager to foster an inclusive environment at the University. Employees who represent the various areas of diversity of our student body are key contributors to our strategic vision and are encouraged to apply.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The statements below are intended to describe the principal duties of the person or persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties and responsibilities. Lasell University has the right to add or change the job responsibilities at any time.

• Fall and spring domestic recruitment travel including high school and community college visits, college fairs, area receptions, and events
• Counseling prospective students and families throughout the college application and selection process
• Assisting guidance professionals, faculty, alumni/ae, and prospective students and families to better understand the college’s mission through personal interviews, group presentations, and extensive follow-up communication
• Conducting a thorough application review of admission materials and providing decisions in a timely fashion
• Assisting in recruitment related events both on- and off- campus, while representing the college with the utmost professionalism
• Serve as a collaborative member of the admission team managing a recruitment territory to achieve enrollment goals for the College
• Provide proactive, thorough and timely information to students about the admission process, financial aid and costs, academic programs, and student experience
• Follow-up with students and parents via phone, text message, letters, and email
• Meet quantitative and qualitative departmental goals for inquiries, applications, admitted and enrolled students through the completion, review and conversion of applications for assigned territory
• Conduct admission presentations and interviews for visitors during on-campus and off-campus events
• Complete routine reports related to recruitment, projections, personal schedule, travel, special programs, and professional development
• Work with current students, staff, faculty, alumni and other stakeholders that support the recruitment of students
• This position may have a focus on international student or transfer student recruitment, based on the candidate’s experience
• Contribute to the overall success of the enrollment program and the university by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Education level:

Bachelor’s degree

Skills/Requirements of the Job:
1 to 3 years of experience working in a similar capacity within higher education or another related industry/position preferred.

Computer skills:
Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions (enrollment management software) and MS Professional software packages is preferred.

Lasell University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including generous time off benefits, health, dental and vision insurance, benefits for legal domestic partners, tuition benefits and more.

Interested candidates should upload a letter of interest, resume and the information of three (3) references using the forms below. Review of resumes will begin immediately, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Lasell University is committed to equal opportunity in every aspect of hiring and employment. Lasell proactively reviews its policies and practices to assure that decisions with respect to every dimension of employment are made without regard to age, color of skin, disability, gender expression and identity, genetic predisposition, marital status, national origin, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran's status, status as a victim of domestic violence, and all other protected groups and classes under Federal and State Laws and executive orders.