Admissions Counselor

Nov 5, 2026 |
Job Posting - Professional Staff

Position: Admissions Counselor
Reports to: Director of Admissions

The Admissions Counselor is an entry-level professional position which supports the work of the Admissions department and the Enrollment division by representing Keystone College to all prospective undergraduate students and their parents and is responsible for recruiting students by managing and implementing an effective recruitment strategy in a defined territory. This on-campus position also includes engaging the Admissions Ambassadors and other current students with Admissions activities.

• Manage recruitment in a particular market segment.
• Travel regionally for approximately 8-10 weeks during the Fall semester and approximately 4-6 weeks during the Spring semester to college fairs and high school visits.
• Interview prospective students and their families.
• Communicate frequently with prospective students, parents, and guidance counselors via tele-counseling, written correspondence, e-mail, text, high school visits, college fairs, open houses, and visitation.
• Maintain accurate records on correspondence and application reviews in Element
  451 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system and Jenzabar (Student Information System (SIS)).
• Function as a liaison between Admissions and other departments on campus.
• Give campus tours as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least 1 year of related work experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ensure accuracy in reviewing admissions applications and data entry necessary to make a final decision on the application and to record correspondence with prospective students.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Overnight travel, weekend, and evening work required.
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and responsibilities efficiently.
• Provide a high-quality service to students and families, ensuring a positive experience throughout the recruitment and admissions process.
• Ability to handle difficult situations and resolve conflicts with tact and professionalism.
• Maintaining confidentiality of student information.