Admissions Counselor, NYC Territory

MSMC School of Business

. Develop in-depth knowledge of the College and its academic and extracurricular programs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeNewburgh • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $62,353 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in student recruitment and relationship building, with strong communication and organizational skills to effectively manage admissions processes and support prospective students throughout their transition to college.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor’s DegreeStudent Recruitment ExperienceExcellent Verbal And Written Communication SkillsStrong Customer Service SkillsSpanish Speaking Preferred

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Hard Skills

RecruitmentPublic RelationsMarketingApplication ReviewTerritory AnalysisPresentation SkillsEmail CampaignsSocial Media CampaignsOffice Equipment ProficiencyTravel Arrangement Familiarity

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational AbilitiesAttention To DetailStrong Work Ethic

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft WordMicrosoft PowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

College AdmissionsHigher EducationGuidance CounselorsProspective StudentsApplication Process

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop in-depth knowledge of the College and its academic and extracurricular programs
Articulate College programs to prospective students, families, guidance counselors, and the community
Recruit prospective students through high school visits and college fairs in the assigned territory
Cultivate relationships with guidance and college counselors
Increase application and deposit activity and provide regular territory analysis and feedback
Assist with daily Office of Admissions operations through presentations, interviews, admission events, Open Houses, and Accepted Student Receptions
Conduct email, social media, and phone call campaigns
Meet departmental goals for inquiries, applications, admitted students, and enrolled students
Complete, review, and convert applications for the designated territory
Collaborate with financial aid, advising, registrar, and other campus offices to support applicant-to-student transition
Maintain and update travel and student records
Perform other duties as required
Travel overnight in the assigned territory and work regular evenings and some weekends

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum of six-to-twelve months experience in recruitment, public relations, marketing or a related field, preferably in a college or university setting
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation/communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, faculty and staff
Effective time management, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail and ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Strong customer service skills
Experience working with office equipment and technology (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Willingness to travel extensively
Familiarity with making online travel arrangements
Strong work ethic with a high degree of professionalism
Valid driver’s license
Regular evening and weekend work are required
Must be authorized to work in the United States
Spanish speaking preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan (Pre-Tax & Roth Options)
403(b) Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
EAP
Voluntary Life
Voluntary AD&D
Voluntary Hospital Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health, Dependent Care
College Paid Life Insurance
College Paid Long Term Disability
Tuition Remission – Self and Dependents
Tuition Exchange Program