The successful candidate will focus on engagement in a range of on and off campus admissions and recruitment activities representing Clark University's undergraduate educational experience to prospective students, their parents, counselors, and alumni. The successful candidate will perform counselor-of-the-day duties on a regularly scheduled basis, which includes presenting information sessions to large crowds. The qualified candidate will analyze and review admissions applications in a manner consistent with institutional policies and priorities. All admissions counselors must use quantitative data, in addition to qualitative feedback, in improving their approach to engagement and student recruitment.

• The candidate must possess strong communication skills and be eager to advance the work of traditional admission offices. Depending on skillsets and needs, this role might assist with virtual programming, student supervision, and/or event planning.
• This position requires occasional weekend and evening work, in addition to approximately 6 weeks of travel per year.

Key Qualities:

• You like connecting with strangers; you are passionate about sharing your passion for higher education.
• You play it cool under pressure - and you always admit when you need more time to find an answer.
• You offer a solution with every problem you encounter.
• You enjoy connecting with college students, but you know how to maintain strong professional boundaries.
• When you encounter something done well, you look for ways to make it a little bit better.
• You enjoy working - the occasional evening or weekend event won't bring you down.
• You have a decent understanding of the college application process, and you are excited to learn a lot more. And as you learn, you are open to new ways of doing this work.
• You bring a sense of humor and positivity to the workplace.
• You are student-centered and know how to bring down the temperature when folks are feeling stressed.
• You value diversity and are motivated to learn from the experiences of others.
• You believe in creating the best experiences for folks, all while representing an institution authentically.
• You believe in the education that Clark offers to students all over the globe.

Major Responsibilities:

(Special purviews such as virtual programming, student supervision, or others will be assigned based on the skillset of the hired candidate.)

Travel and Recruitment:

• Plan all logistics associated with recruitment travel as called upon
• Travel to college fairs, high school visits, alumni events and other off campus recruitment activities as needed

First-Year Fall Application Review:

• As needed, read, evaluate, rate and make recommendations to the Vice President for Admissions and Financial Aid and the Admissions Committee on first-year applicants
• Make judgments on the admissibility of student applicants on the basis of institutional policy and independent analysis of applicant potential for success
• Counselor of the Day Duty:
• Serve as host and resource to all visiting students and families who visit Clark University on the dates of assigned Counselor of the Day duty coverage
• Conduct group information sessions
• Provide phone coverage on scheduled coverage days
• Other Duties as Assigned

• Bachelor's degree
• Willingness to travel
• Possession of a valid driver's license
• Strong public speaking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Strong ability to build and maintain professional relationships with multiple constituencies both on and off campus - includes ability to maintain confidentiality
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong computing skills
• Willingness and desire to learn new skills to enhance team performance
• Time management skills and team-oriented attitude
• Experience working with and contributing to a diverse workplace with the ability to interact effectively with a broad range of constituents on campus
• Ability to work independently, as well as in group settings
• Ability to lift 20 lbs