Graduate and Professional Studies Admission Counselor

Fairfield University is a co‑educational Jesuit university that offers graduate and second‑degree nursing programs.

Basic Function: Assists in recruiting prospective graduate and second‑degree nursing students, advises on admission processes, and provides support from inquiry through matriculation. Manages recruitment strategy within a specified territory and performs additional responsibilities as listed.

Work Conditions: Position is located in‐person on the Fairfield, CT campus. Ability to work some evenings and weekends required.

Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree.

Required

Experience and Skills:

1‑2 years of admissions experience or comparable experience in education or sales; experience in planning and implementing a comprehensive recruitment plan; exceptional verbal and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; detail orientation; ability to multitask. Preference for candidates with higher‑education office experience, particularly admissions/enrollment management.

• Assist in recruiting graduate and second‑degree students to increase enrollments:
  • Counsel prospective students on admission procedures and initial academic program advising.
  • Coordinate follow‑up communication with prospects and applicants from inquiry through admission and matriculation.
  • Attend graduate fairs, transfer fairs, and corporate events as assigned.
  • Participate in on‑campus and virtual recruitment functions, including information sessions and orientations.
• Maintain office operations:
  • Greeting the public and answering telephones courteously.
  • Keeping program details, deadlines, and tuition costs up to date to provide accurate information.
  • Processing applications for all graduate and professional studies programs for both domestic and international students.
  • Reviewing transcripts for prerequisite evaluation and calculating GPAs.
  • Preparing admission letters and processing admissions decisions.
• Create and maintain communication and marketing materials:
  • Work with the university’s marketing team to create content and design new promotional materials.
  • Assist in maintaining accurate program webpages and content.
  • Write individual emails and craft robust communication plans aimed at converting inquiries into applicants and applicants into enrolled students.
• Serve as liaison between the dean’s offices, other university departments, and the office of admissions by:
  • Working with deans and program directors to develop recruitment goals and strategies.
  • Coordinating with financial aid, student engagement, registrar, and bursar offices to ensure a holistic student experience.
  • Participating in accreditation site visits as necessary.
• Participate in professional development of the Enrollment Management Unit and Graduate and Professional Studies Admission Office:
  • Attend departmental staff meetings as required.
  • Attend workshops, conferences, webinars, and other professional meetings for ongoing development.
  • Participate on university committees as requested.
  • Promote an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the university community.

Enrollment Management – Admin

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.