Job Details

Admissions Counselor

Position Number: 6987200
Location: New Britain, CT
Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment

Admissions Counselor

Details:
Posted: 03/09/26
Level: Senior Associate
Department: Admissions
Closing Date: 03/30/26 at 4:00pm ET

Location:
Charter Oak State College
185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051
*This is a an on-campus position, there will be some telework flexibility. The incumbent may travel to public sites to make presentations as well as travel to national or regional meetings and conferences.

Please take a look at our website to find out more about our college. Charter Oak State College

Charter Oak State College Mission:
As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state's only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.

Charter Oak State College Vision:
Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation's workforce one graduate at a time.

Anticipated Start Date:
Spring 2026

Position Summary:
The Admissions Counselor provides academic and educational counseling to prospective students; develops and executes targeted recruitment activities, cultivates and nourishes relationships with business, military and educational partners; assists in the development of documents, policies and systems congruent with the College's strategic enrollment management plan.

Supervisory and Other Relationships:

This position reports to the Associate Director of Admissions and has no direct reports.

Position Responsibilities:

The following examples of duties illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position, but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.

Recruits and advises prospective students in person and virtually ensuring responsive and professional support for potential students and external partners at every stage of the admissions process;
Uses a CRM and other technological resources to track applicant progress, report on recruitment outcomes, and analyze data to enhance customer service;
Provides preliminary academic advising;
Works as part of the Enrollment Services team to achieve enrollment goals in accordance with departmental and college strategic plans;
Collaborates with other college departments including Student Financial Aid and the Bursar's Office to ensure prospective students understand and can access financial resources;
Cultivates and nurtures relationships with college partners including community college staff and faculty, military officers and educational counselors and human resources and staff development officers;
Assist with the development and execution of MOUs, transfer and articulation agreements and CCAP agreements;
Assists with the construction and realization of targeted marketing plans;
Assists in the planning and implementation of departmental events;
Presents workshops and attends college/career fairs in corporate, community and educational settings;
Represents the Enrollment Services Department at Faculty Committee meetings;
Serves on College-wide committees as needed;
Maintains current knowledge of professional issues.

Minimum Qualifications:
Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student population. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.). Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, and a minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience or Master's Degree from an accredited institution and two (2) years relevant experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
The ability to work independently.
Experience working in a CRM system, such as Target X, as well as student information systems.
Some travel and evening hours are required, including a regularly scheduled weekly evening shift.
Onsite presence is essential to this role.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred candidate of the position will additionally possess the following:

Experience working with online learners.

Work Environment:
The incumbent typically performs work in the offices of the College's headquarters located at 185 Main Street, New Britain, Connecticut. The work does not, normally, involve any significant physical effort. The incumbent may travel to public sites to make presentations as well as travel to national or regional meetings and conferences.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $71,159 - $96,567 and while experience and qualifications are considered, candidates will start at the minimum of the salary range. This position also comes with excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Selection Procedure:
Application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. Charter Oak State College is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Clery Act:

Attached is Charter Oaks Annual Security Report to comply with the requirement of the Clery Act which outlines several administrative items related to campus security.
https://www.charteroak.edu/security/

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination:

Charter Oak State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record.
CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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