Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Harrisburg is seeking a n Admissions Counselor ( Enrollment Services Specialist ) to provid e c onsultative services to prospective and current students and their families , facilitate admissions, determine financial aid eligibility , and evaluate applications .
Job Responsibilities:
Counsel and advise prospective students/families regarding enrollment through the student life cycle
Responsible for providing in-take services
Respond to direct requests from individual applicants, parents, and counselors through phone, email, and assisting visitors to the office
Evaluate and analyze credentials on students’ applications to determine eligibility for financial assistance, admissions applications
Create and maintain Graduate Recruitment focused CRM campaign(s) to assist in the recruitment of graduate students.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive communications campaign, consisting of interactions with prospective students, providing institutional support to faculty to assist with messaging, and assuring timely responsiveness to interested students.
Co-supervise admissions tour guides and/or student employees
Represent the University during special programs, recruitment trips, campus visits, and/or financial aid events, including extensive travel to regional and out-of-state events
Evaluate readmission applications and add advance standing credits required for graduation; evaluate records for retroactive drop/adds, withdrawals, cancellations, and grade changes
Review, analyze, assess, and process information, records, and transcripts for determining academic credit and eligibility for degrees and/or specialized programs
Present at recruitment and/or student aid and/or enrollment services events for prospective and current students on behalf of the University and/or campus
Create and implement outreach programs/presentations targeted to specific populations
Work and collaborate with other University units/campuses to develop and deliver a consistent message to prospective and current students during the enrollment life cycle
Manage application follow-up by running reports, develop communication strategies to reach students with active applications, and maintain reports/spreadsheets for special populations
Education
This position typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Plus 1 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 B ureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure 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.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements
Penn State is committed to the health of our local and global communities. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to comply with COVID-19 vaccination or testing requirements. Click on Penn State Covid-19 Vaccination or Testing Requirements to learn about the requirements as well as general COVID-19 information at Penn State.
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