Freshman Admissions Counselor

Job Description

Freshman Admissions Counselor

Unlock Your Potential at Dominican University New York

Dominican University New York is seeking a dynamic and goal-oriented Admissions Counselor to play a pivotal role in shaping our diverse and vibrant student community. With a strong emphasis on the humanistic values of a Liberal Arts education, a commitment to social justice, and a thriving community spirit rooted in integrity and mutual respect, Dominican University offers you the opportunity to make a profound impact on the lives of our students. Join us in preparing the next generation of responsible citizens who will enrich our world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage an assigned recruitment territory and serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students, families, and school counselors.
• Represent the University at high school visits, college fairs, community-based organization events, and other recruitment functions.
• Conduct outreach and counseling via phone, email, text, virtual platforms, and in-person meetings.
• Review and evaluate applications for admission and contribute to admissions committee discussions.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of on-campus and virtual events, including open houses, information sessions, and admitted student events.
• Maintain accurate records of student interactions and territory activity using Slate CRM and Jenzabar SIS.
• Collaborate with campus partners to support prospective student engagement and improve the admissions process.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all prospective students and families.

Travel and Schedule Expectations:

• Extensive travel is required during the recruitment season, including multiday and overnight trips.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
• Frequent evening and weekend work is expected during peak recruitment and yield seasons (September–November and February–April).
• During peak times, work hours will exceed a traditional 40-hour week.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior experience in admissions, higher education, or related fields preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to groups.
• Familiarity with Slate and/or Jenzabar is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills strongly preferred.

Dominican University New York is a private not-for-profit institution Our heritage stresses the humanistic value of a Liberal Arts education, a commitment to social justice, and a strong belief in the need for integrity and community engagement, all in the service of preparing students to reach their potential as responsible citizens who enrich the world in which we live.

Dominican University New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to excellence through equity and inclusion, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected category in accordance with applicable law.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire.

AA/EOE

Salary: $62,355