Love where you work Come work with our enthusiastic department of admissions and find a dedicated team of professionals. You will be integral to bringing higher-ed to a new generation

Pitt-Bradford is hiring a newAdmissions Counselor to support our student-recruitment team in the Office of Admissions. This is an entry-level, full-time position where you’ll work under the leadership of the Director of Admissions and Associate VP of Enrollment Management. The ideal applicant will have an understanding of and dedication to the mission of higher education

Salary: $40,000/year

Duties: As an Admissions Counselor, you will:

-Counsel prospective students and their families

-Answer questions about academic programs, college selection, financial assistance, and application process

-Travel off-campus for recruiting events

-Monitor and review applications for admissions

-Become proficient with admissions-related communication platforms (Such as Salesforce and Marketingcloud)

-Manage incoming emails, phone calls, and web-based inquiries

-Creatively and strategically communicate to reach underserved communities

Requirements: Minimum requirements are a bachelor’s degree, ideally in communication, marketing, management, or HR, and one to two years of relevant experience. New graduates may be able to use extensive extra-curricular or on-campus activities as a substitute for working experience. A willingness to travel is required. Advanced digital literacy in word processing, site management, and database management will be helpful. An energetic and confident team-player will excel in this role

Please submit all required documents (resume cover letter). Incomplete applications will not be considered

Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including education benefit (university-paid tuition) for employee and dependents; retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical insurance, life insurance, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick and personal time. For more information visit www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits.

Prepares, processes, maintains, and provides information regarding student admissions records and/or reports. Participates in recruitment activities and projects.

Prepares, processes, maintains, and provides information regarding student admissions records and/or reports. Participates in recruitment activities and projects.

Corresponds and interacts with prospective students, applicants, University alumni, guidance counselors, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic and non-academic programs, and student activities following established procedures and precedents.
Assists with coordinating admission of students to educational programs of the University. Conducts on-campus interviews of prospective students and their parents.
Reviews documentation of undergraduate, graduate, and/or transfer students to ensure completeness of applications. Monitors progress of applicants.
Supports recruitment activities. Coordinates processing, mailings, and other related documentation.
Visits secondary schools, junior colleges, and other educational institutions within assigned areas as appropriate based on review of historical and market data, and input from supervisor; conducts meetings with prospective students, guidance counselors, and student service agencies; represents the University to local, state, and national admissions and related organizations.
Assists in training and orientation sessions for members of the Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee, guidance counselors, and other officials to ensure active alumni recruitment of students and continuing secondary school, junior college, and other educational institution relations following established procedures.