Admission Counselor

Title: Admission Counselor

VP Area: Admissions

Department: Admissions

Work Schedule: Fixed daytime hours Monday-Friday

Telework Availability: Occasional Telework Available

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employee Classification: Regular full-time (staff 30+ hours)

Hours per week: 40

Months per year: 12

Serves as the recruiting representative for the University at high schools and community colleges. Describes academic programs, student life, and admission requirements to prospective students and high school counselors. Responsible for geographic territories, and therefore is responsible for all high schools and students in the area.

• 30% - Prospective Student Review
  • Independently read and evaluate student applications using independent judgment to effectively analyze applications for admission.
  • Interview candidates for admission, providing information about the University and admission procedures.
  • Maintain relationships with secondary school officials, prospective students and their parents/guardians. Responsible for extensive email and phone follow‑up.
• 30% - Travel and Special Events
  • Represent the University at high school visits, college fairs and other events, advising prospective students and high school and college personnel regarding admission policies and procedures.
  • Utilize independent judgment as agents of the University, representing the mission of the University at all times.
  • Involved in on and off campus special events such as open houses, college fairs, admitted student weekends, summer send-offs.
  • Travel approximately three (3) months of each year, but the times are concentrated in September, October, November, March and April, with small trips in the outlying months.
  • When traveling, visit high schools and/or community colleges, attend evening fairs and college programs, interview prospective students, host receptions for accepted students.
• 30% - Project Management
  • Manage, at minimum, one project in support of recruitment and admission activities.
  • Create a project timeline, manages a budget when necessary, executes the project, monitors progress, and analyzes outcomes, recommending changes for the future.
• Additional Duties as Assigned by the Department

Bachelor's Degree

1 year

In lieu of the educational qualifications, candidates may qualify with equivalent professional experience at a ratio of one year of experience for each year of required education.

A valid driver's license

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with students, families, and school officials.
• Ability to independently evaluate student applications using sound judgment and attention to detail.
• Public speaking and presentation abilities for high school visits, fairs, and recruitment events.
• Project management skills, including the ability to plan timelines, track progress, and manage budgets.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, especially during peak travel and recruitment seasons.
• Ability to work independently while representing the University's mission and values.
• Proficiency with email, phone, and digital communication tools for follow‑up and outreach.
• Ability to travel extensively during key months and work occasional evenings or weekends during recruitment events.
• Ability to travel regionally.
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 lbs, move around campus or event sites, and remain seated or standing for prolonged periods.
  Problem‑solving skills and the ability to handle detailed tasks with accuracy.

• Graduate of Gonzaga University highly preferred.
• Experience working with high school and/or college students
• Interest in working with groups under‑represented in higher education
• Familiarity with Gonzaga University in terms of its goals and mission

• In‑Office Presence - Ability to work on‑site in typical office setting and participate in in‑person meetings with colleagues
• Standing/Sitting - Ability to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period
• Walking - Ability to move about on foot to…