Admissions Counselor

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 two new Admissions Counselors 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: $35,000/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 like Salesforce and Marketingcloud
• Manage incoming emails, phone calls, and web-based inquiries
• Creatively and strategically communicate to reach underserved communities

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree, ideally in communication, marketing, management, or HR. 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. 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.

Individual, small-group and large-group presentations; writing tasks, including, but not limited to, correspondence and reports; ability to drive; extensive travel. Ability to create – design and execute marketing communications through the University CRM system. Social and interpersonal contact with internal and external shareholders, such as between prospective students and families, academic departments, and coworkers.

Must be able to carry quantities of Admission publications and other materials to a variety of urban and suburban sites, and set up displays. The position is dynamic and mobile. Driving for extended periods of time (up to 6 hours), lifting recruitment materials (up to 50 lbs), climbing stairs, standing for 2-4 hours and some walking.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.