Tufts University

Research university in Medford, MA

Admissions Counselor - Undergraduate Admissions

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Full-timeMedford, MA, USA$50.5k - $75.8k

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree.
Up to 2 years of experience in admissions, college counseling, or a related field.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work collaboratively.
Cultural sensitivity and a willingness to work with diverse populations.
A valid U.S. driver's license.
Willingness and ability to drive to various locations using a rental vehicle.
A driving record that meets rental car agency standards.

Responsibilities

Read and evaluate undergraduate applications in alignment with training protocol, individually or as part of a team, and actively participate in selection committees.
Conduct in-person and virtual information sessions for prospective students, families, school and community-based organization counselors, and the general public.
Serve as an on-campus point of contact for visitors and communicate with students, families, school and organization counselors, and the general public through in-person conversations, email, phone, or blogs.
Participate in recruitment initiatives, including college fairs and high school visits.
Contribute to project-based work supporting portfolios such as communications, access and outreach, recruitment, selection, international, and events.
Participate in professional development and training to gain a broad understanding of the admissions profession and the specific goals of Tufts Admissions.
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.
Travel throughout the year, which may include overnight stays.

Desired Qualifications

Fluency in a second language.
Experience with a customer relationship management system, such as Slate.

Overview

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is responsible for the recruitment, selection, and enrollment of
the first year and transfer classes each year for the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering, and
the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts. Tufts Admissions is charged with meeting various
enrollment goals across schools and programs.

What You'll Do

The Admissions Counselor will be a member of the undergraduate admissions team, responsible for recruiting and selecting students and for fulfilling the enrollment objectives set by the University.

Read and evaluate undergraduate applications in alignment with training protocol, individually or as part of a team, and actively participate in selection committees.
Conduct both in-person and virtual information sessions for prospective students, families, school and community-based organization counselors, and the general public.
Serve as on-campus point-of-contact for visitors. Communicate with students, families, school/organization counselors, and the general public via in-person conversations, email, phone, or blogs.
Participate in recruitment initiatives, including college fairs and high school visits.
Contribute to project-based work in support of portfolios such as communications, access and
outreach, recruitment, selection, international, events, or others.
Participate in professional development and training opportunities to gain a broad understanding
of admissions profession and the specific goals of Tufts Admissions.
Complete other projects and duties as assigned.

While our office functions in a hybrid modality, the Admissions Counselor can expect to have a frequent
campus presence.

Travel Requirements - This position involves travel throughout the year, which may include overnight
stays. A valid U.S. driver’s license is required, along with the willingness and ability to drive to various
locations using a rental vehicle. Candidates must have a driving record that meets the standards of rental
car agencies.

A resume and letter of interest are required for this position

What We're Looking For

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

Bachelor’s Degree
Up to 2 years experience of experience in admissions, college counseling, or a related field
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to work collaboratively
Cultural sensitivity and a willingness to work with diverse populations
Valid US Driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

Fluency in a second language
Experience with a CRM, such as Slate

Pay Range

Minimum $50,500.00, Midpoint $63,200.00, Maximum $75,800.00

Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.

About the Company

Tufts University

Research university in Medford, MA

Tufts University is a private research university headquartered in Medford, Massachusetts. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through schools in the Boston area and beyond.

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