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The Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to provide consultative services to prospective and current students and their families regarding the programs offered in the Schreyer Honors College. The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations and be responsible for the following:

• Evaluate applications and admit candidates to the College.
• Respond to direct requests from individual applicants, parents, and counselors through phone, email, and meet with visitors to the office.
• Present at recruitment and enrollment services events for prospective, admitted, and current students.
• Create and implement outreach programs/presentations targeted to specific strategic populations.
• Execute the College's recruitment plan including travel, and follow up with prospective students/families through the student life cycle both in-person and virtually.
• Collaborate with other University unit/campuses to develop and deliver a consistent message to prospective and current students during the enrollment life cycle.
• Maintain a working knowledge of offices and activities directly related to the admissions process - Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Housing and Food Services, LEAP, NSO, and other related student support areas.
• Stay connected with relevant national and regional admission trends.
• May assist in the supervision of student workers.

The Schreyer Honors College is strongly committed to a diverse community and to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for faculty, staff and students of all races, genders, and backgrounds. We are committed to making good faith efforts to recruit, hire, retain, and promote qualified individuals from underrepresented minority groups including women, persons of color, diverse gender identities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

This position typically requires a Associate's degree or higher plus 2 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position: Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to clearances.

This position is expected to be primarily onsite, but may offer occasional opportunities for flexible work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $46, $67,300.00. Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclo ure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.