Career Center

Admissions Counselor

 We are seeking an Admissions Counselor, responsible for the recruitment of undergraduate students to the institution.  Duties include representing the university at various off-campus events, application/prospect management, conducting interviews, and coordinating special recruitment programs and events.  

Candidates should be open to working a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend work during certain times of the year.  A valid driver’s license in good standing and ability to travel via automobile for extensive regional travel is required.

Responsibilities (not all inclusive):

• Articulate the university's admissions process, programs and mission to prospective students.
• Manage assigned travel territory and meet assigned enrollment goals.
• Evaluate and manage all applicants assigned by territory/major.  Timely review and assessment for all applications assigned is required.  Meet specific enrollment goals.
• Assist with the planning and execution of recruitment events.
• Establish and maintain good rapport and relationship with counselors and teachers in the assigned schools.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of higher education experience preferred.  
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment in interacting with students, faculty, staff and internal/external stakeholders is required.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of applications required. CRM software experience preferred.
• Candidates should be open to working a flexible schedule that will include evening and weekend work during certain times of the year.  
• A valid driver’s license in good standing and ability to travel via automobile for extensive regional travel is required.

Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  To apply, submit resume and cover letter to careers@holyfamily.edu.

Holy Family University seeks to foster an inclusive and healthy educational and work environment based on respect, the dignity of each person and the oneness of the human family. The University prohibits harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and bias incidents in any form, including, but not limited to, those based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws, in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment policies and practices, financial aid programs, athletic programs, and other school-administered activities and rights and privileges generally accorded or made available to employees and students at the University. Holy Family University complies with Title IX of the U.S. Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities. Holy Family University is dedicated to ensuring an environment free of discrimination or harassment of any kind, and promotes equal opportunity and inclusion in its education programs.  Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to the application, and/or interview process should notify Human Resources at hr@holyfamily.edu.

About Holy Family University

Holy Family University, located in Northeast Philadelphia, and a ministry of the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, offers education in the liberal arts and professions through graduate, undergraduate and non-degree programs. Our core values of Family, Respect, Integrity, Service and Responsibility, Learning, and Vision shape the culture and environment in which students learn and employees work. We are proud to provide comprehensive benefits, to support the diverse needs of our employees.

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