Job Details

Admissions Counselor

Position Number: 6692721
Location: New York, NY
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Admissions Counselor

Fordham University

About Fordham
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Department: GSAS Admissions

Campus/Location:

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor will assist in the development and implementation of data-informed recruitment and outreach plans to meet enrollment targets for the assigned caseload of graduate programs within the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).

This position may require working weekends and evenings, as well as local and regional travel.

Essential Functions
Develops and implements a recruiting and outreach plan for graduate programs within the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) designed for the working professional.

Identifies target markets and recruiting opportunities in coordination with the department chairs, graduate program directors, and GSAS Marketing and Recruiting Specialist.

Coordinates with Enrollment Services and program directors to keep Slate application forms current.

Creates and manages a communication plan from inquiry to enrollment.

Processes and reviews applications through the online application system Slate.

Creates and distributes reports within Slate to assist program directors with applicant/prospective applicant data.

Processes the GSAS Dean's application decisions and mediates admissions issues.

Coordinates and attends graduate admissions fairs and events.

Manages their awarding of merit aid to prospective students with the
GSAS Business and Planning Officer.

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum of one year of university admissions experience, serving graduate degree programs at the doctoral, master's and certificate levels.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Proficiency in online CRM and application systems, preferably Slate.

Independent, proactive approach to responsibilities, planning, and project management.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent judgment, diplomacy, and discretion are necessary in handling confidential and/or sensitive materials.

Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree.

Special Instructions

To apply, please visit: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/10218

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories