Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions

Job title: Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate Admissions in Philadelphia, PA at Drexel University

Company: Drexel University

Job description: About Drexel UniversityLocated in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a world-class, comprehensive, R1 research institution and a global leader in experiential education. For more than 100 years, our renowned has enabled students to gain professional work experience before they graduate, setting them apart from their peers.Committed to becoming the nation's most civically engaged university, Drexel supports engagement along three dimensions: research and academic programs that directly benefit communities, business practices that support equitable local and regional economic development, and public service by students, faculty, and staff. Our engagement is long-term, multigenerational, and fundamental to the University's mission, heritage, and future.At Drexel, we are devoted to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment that promotes healthy lifestyles and is based on integrity, trust, and respect. We center equity, inclusion and belonging, and incorporate an anti-racism approach to our strategic plan, organizational systems, policies and structures.Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. And as part of the tuition offering to employees, Drexel participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. These are just a sample of our extensive benefit offerings. Please see this for more information.Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement PlanAs communicated on Oct. 10, Drexel University is suspending its contributions to employee retirement plans for calendar year 2025 as part of its multi-year plan to build financial resilience. Drexel is continuing to monitor the situation and will share updates as they become available for calendar year 2026.Admissions Counselor, Undergraduate AdmissionsJob no: 505026

Work type: Full-Time

Location: Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Categories: Drexel University, Enrollment Management and Student SuccessJob SummaryThe Admissions Counselor serves as one of the primary contacts for prospective students and their families, school counselors, advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process. This position is responsible for recruiting, selecting and yielding undergraduate students to various programs at Drexel University.The Admissions Counselor interacts with prospective students through individual meetings, information sessions, and campus events to build relationships, answer questions, and explain the benefits of attending Drexel University. Responsibilities include managing an inquiry and applicant pool, reviewing applications (both domestic, international and transfer applicants) for the purpose of making admissions decisions within their designated application pool including working with applicants regarding missing materials, and managing the relationship from point of application through enrollment. The Admissions Counselor also counsels accepted students through the enrollment process to facilitate a smooth transition to Drexel.The Admissions Counselor travels extensively during peak recruitment periods - locally, domestically and internationally- and participates in on campus recruitment events, which includes evening and weekend hours.Essential Functions

• Recruiting prospective first year and transfer students through visiting high schools, attending college fairs (both in person and virtual) as well as attending community events in a designated territory.


• Conducting informational sessions and prospective student meetings.


• Serving as the primary contact to prospective students and their family, school counselors, advisors and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.


• Creating and maintaining professional relationships with school counselors, advisors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.


• Developing relationships with prospective students through multiple mediums, including individual appointments, telephone, email, social media sites and video/virtual chat.


• Working with campus partners to disseminate all necessary information to prospective students.


• Preparing, maintaining and distributing both regular and ad hoc inquiry and applicant reports designed to keep the team up-to-date on the status of the applicant pool.


• Managing the inquiry and applicant flow to ensure students turn in all necessary documents to complete their application for the evaluation and financial aid process.


• Reviewing and evaluating first year and transfer applications submitted by the applicant for the purpose of making admissions decisions or recommendations.


• Traveling up to 10-12 weeks during the fall recruitment season and 10-12 weeks during the spring recruitment season, locally, nationally, and internationally.


• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Please review the

• Ability to travel domestically.


• Possess or ability to obtain a REAL ID-compliant form of identification for air travel.


• Valid Driver's License.

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Expected salary: $35790 - 53680 per year

Location: Philadelphia, PA

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