Admissions Counselor - Undergraduate Admissions

Admissions Counselor

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of the first year and transfer classes each year for the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts ts Admissions is charged with meeting various enrollment goals across schools and programs.

The Admissions Counselor will be a member of the undergraduate admissions team, responsible for recruiting and selecting students and for fulfilling the enrollment objectives set by the University.

Responsibilities include:

• Reading and evaluating undergraduate applications in alignment with training protocol, individually or as part of a team, and actively participating in selection committees.
• Conducting both in-person and virtual information sessions for prospective students, families, school and community-based organization counselors, and the general public.
• Serving as on-campus point-of-contact for visitors. Communicating with students, families, school/organization counselors, and the general public via in-person conversations, email, phone, or blogs.
• Participating in recruitment initiatives, including college fairs and high school visits.
• Contributing to project-based work in support of portfolios such as communications, access and outreach, recruitment, selection, international, events, or others.
• Participating in professional development and training opportunities to gain a broad understanding of the admissions profession and the specific goals of Tufts Admissions.
• Completing other projects and duties as assigned.

While our office functions in a hybrid modality, the Admissions Counselor can expect to have a frequent campus presence.

Travel Requirements - This position involves travel throughout the year, which may include overnight stays. A valid U.S. driver's license is required, along with the willingness and ability to drive to various locations using a rental vehicle. Candidates must have a driving record that meets the standards of rental car agencies.

A resume and letter of interest are required for this position.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Up to 2 years experience in admissions, college counseling, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work collaboratively
• Cultural sensitivity and a willingness to work with diverse populations
• Valid US Driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in a second language
• Experience with a CRM, such as Slate

Pay Range:
Minimum $50,500.00, Midpoint $63,200.00, Maximum $75,800.00 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.