Responsibilities:

• Interview students, conduct group information sessions, and travel throughout the United States to represent The New School at high schools, community colleges, college fairs, public and service organizations, and art and design recruitment events
• Speak publicly to individuals and groups during events and meetings on- and off-campus
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with key secondary school constituents
• Review admission applications, credentials, and portfolios to determine eligibility for admission
• Assist in the planning and execution of all on-campus recruitment and portfolio review events for Parsons School of Design
• Field incoming communications (telephone calls and emails) from prospective students, parents, and college counselors interested in knowing or receiving information about the details of academic programs and community at The New School
• Make outgoing communications (telephone calls, emails and social media posts) to prospective students, parents and college counselors
• Maintain a strong understanding and accurate account of information about the academic programs and The New School community
• Assist in the development, maintenance and execution of the department's communication plan to prospective and admitted students
• Initiate unsolicited leads and generate new business when appropriate
• Facilitate the enhancement and maintenance of the admission social media plan that is designed to engage prospective students, their families, and others who desire a relationship with art and design at The New School
• Provide basic information and routine advice, guidance and assistance to prospective and current students using established procedures and policies on available programs and eligibility requirements, including the application of policies, procedures and documentation regarding the admissions process
• Serve as a liaison between the student and the community of The New School, and assist in the completion of necessary enrollment forms
• Data entry and management of data as needed, such as executing reports to assess the effectiveness of admission policies and procedures
• Maintain general knowledge on financial aid processes
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices of the profession of college admission counseling
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Outstanding interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Sincere interest in working with diverse populations
• Valid driver's license and passport
• Facility with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to adhere to University COVID-19 policy and requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or major in art and design
• Experience with CRM or databases