Admission Counselor

Job Category
:
Administrative Staff (2,3,4)

Requisition Number
: ADMIS
002222

• Posted :
  August 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Frederick, Maryland
401 Rosemont Ave
Frederick, MD 21701, USA

Frederick, Maryland
401 Rosemont Ave
Frederick, MD 21701, USA

Under the general direction of the Director of Admission, the full-time Admission Counselor position is responsible for recruiting new students to meet the enrollment goals of the college and assisting in the development and implementation of effective strategies that result in the successful recruitment and retention of prospective students.

Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Student Recruitment (85%)

• Develop and implement strategies to recruit undergraduate students from assigned geographic territory or population (requires 8 – 12 weeks of regional overnight travel in the fall and 2 – 4 weeks of travel in the spring). Activities include: analysis of past enrollment trends and current projections regarding regions likely to result in increased student enrollment; independently schedule travel and coordinate with recruitment contacts;
  
  efficiently plan high school visits and college fair coverage; coordinate with other staff members for fair or high school visit coverage by staff or alumnae, as needed;
• Develop and implement specific recruitment events in the territory that might include coffee house events, special panel sessions at high schools, talks with honor societies and other high school organizations;
• Establish and maintain relationships with students, parents, and guidance counselors through travel, e-mail, correspondence, and telephone contact; perform comprehensive follow-up on prospective students, interview prospective students (may require evening hours);
• Analyze qualifications of prospective students utilizing established admission standards, guidelines and criteria; making recommendations regarding admission decisions and scholarship eligibility for students from assigned territory or population;
• Provide presentations to groups of varying sizes regarding the admission process, Hood College’s academic and extracurricular offerings, financial aid, and other related topics.
• Provide detailed assistance for admitted students, including follow-up on financial aid, housing, registration and advising appointments, summer orientation, and all other issues;

General Admission Office Duties (15%)

• Participate in special admission events (requires evening and weekend hours);
• Participate in regular admission and enrollment division meetings and assist with daily office functions as necessary;
• Assist other counselors by covering college fairs or high school visits if needed;
• Participate in training and other professional development activities;
• Assist in coordination of special projects and events within the office.

Qualifications
We seek a candidate who values diversity, equity and inclusion in all that they do. Candidates must have strong organizational skills and a proven ability to work collaboratively with partners across campus in support of Hood College’s mission as a student-centered, liberal arts institution.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree and two to four years of related experience in admission preferred or equivalent combination of education and/or experience required. Familiarity with liberal arts colleges is preferred. Job incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
Successful candidates must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Preferred Skills and Characteristics

Technology Skills
Proficient in MS Office tools…