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Position: Admission Counselor at Lasell University Newton, MA

Admission Counselor – Lasell University

Location: Newton, MA – Lasell University

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Salary Range: $45,000 – $48,000 per year

Job Category: Staff

Position Summary

The Admission Counselor will assist in and be responsible for all aspects of the admission and recruitment process including, but not limited to:

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

Flexibility, dedication, initiative, confidentiality, and the ability to learn are expected

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

This position may have a focus on international student or transfer student recruitment, based on the candidate's experience

Work with current students, staff, faculty, alumni and other stakeholders that support the recruitment of students

Contribute to the overall success of the enrollment program and the university by performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Tier Structure

This position is hybrid (Tier
2). It will work on campus for 3 days per week and remotely for 2 days per week during the reading and yield season. During travel seasons, school vacation weeks, event weeks, and special events, the position will be fully in‑person and on campus/at travel site.

Qualifications

Education Level: Minimum of a Bachelor's degree.

Experience: 1 to 3 years working in a similar capacity within higher education or a related industry/position (student work applies).

Computer

Skills:

Knowledge of Slate by Technolutions (enrollment management software) and MS Office professional software packages is preferred.

Workday: Monday‑Friday from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Required evening and weekend work at specific times of the year.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Certification/Registration/License: Valid unrestricted U.S. Driver's License for one year, with an insurable or satisfactory driving record as determined by the college's insurer.

EEO Statement

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.

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Admission Counselor Newton, MA