Admission Counselor - Haverford, United States - Haverford College

Haverford College

Verified Company

Haverford, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

About the Position

Primary Responsibilities

Visit high schools, attend college fairs and conferences, and interview students to recruit within a defined national territory
Conduct information sessions
Answer admission inquiries from prospective students, parents, high school counselors, and others
Build and maintain relationships with high schools and communitybased organizations
Oversee student employees (tour guides and inoffice hosts)
Plan and implement various on and offcampus programs and initiatives

Other responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

Serve as liaison with other campus offices and/or departments
Work with alumni admission volunteers
Plan and implement various oncampus programs
Support daytoday admission processes

Line of Report:
The Admission Counselor reports directly to the Associate Director of Admission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Professional Competencies:

Understanding the value of a liberal arts education
Competency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially with Word and Excel, and skills with calendaring tools
Comfort with and ability to learn about new databases, webbased data management systems, and other reporting mechanisms
Comfort and experience with high levels of discretion and the handling of confidential material and information
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to relate to a broad range of constituents (students, parents, alumni, high school counselors, etc.)
Appreciation for and sensitivity to a variety of backgrounds and traditions from which students may come
Interest in and facility with issues of access, diversity, and inclusion
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively

Special Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain PA Act 12 background checks
Possession of a valid U.S. Drivers' License and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record check

Haverford College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, social justice, and providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Women, non-binary and transgender individuals, people of color, Indigenous people, and those with other or multiple historically marginalized and/or underrepresented identities are especially encouraged to apply.

Haverford College and our consortia partners are located on Lenape lands.