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Regional Admissions Counselor for Northern New Jersey

Employer
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Location
UMass Lowell

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Admissions & Enrollment
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Regional Admissions Counselor for Northern New JerseyJob no: 500766
Position type: Staff Part Time
Benefit Status: Non-Benefited – Non-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Admissions/Undergrad
Salary: $25.00 per hour
Applications Open: May 24 2019
Applications Close:

General Summary:

The Regional Admissions Counselor is responsible for freshmen and transfer student recruitment and represents UMass Lowell at targeted college fairs, high schools, and community college events in Northern New Jersey (Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Somerset, Sussex, Union, and Warren counties). The Regional Admissions counselor will counsel prospective students and their parents regarding admission criteria, application and financial aid processes, academic programs, merit-based scholarships, campus facilities and resources, student organizations and activities. The Regional Admissions counselor will also visit the UMass Lowell campus at various times throughout the year for trainings and Fall recruitment & Spring yield events. The Regional Admissions Counselor will report to the Director of International, Multicultural and Regional Admissions. The position is part-time/non-benefited, 25 hours per week for 10 months with possibility of renewal pending performance.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Contributes to the generation of leads, applications, and enrollment of new students from New Jersey.
The Regional Admissions Counselor represents UMass Lowell UGRD Admissions at college fairs and high school & community college recruitment visits and alumni functions; advises and creates positive relationships with prospective students, parents, guidance counselors and transfer advisors. The Regional Admissions Counselor also initiates and responds to written, phone, email, and in-person inquiries; meets with prospective students and parents; makes formal presentations.

2. Assists with development and coordination of recruitment plans for targeted high schools and community colleges in the designated area. Assists with planning events to engage Guidance Counselors, Transfer Advisors, and prospective students.

3. Supports the alumni office in their efforts to coordinate volunteers interested in helping with recruitment, attends alumni events and activities in the designated area in an effort to expand the network of alumni interested in recruitment.

4. Compiles data and reports using Enrollment Planning Service, ACT, Admissions CRM, school visit data, and various sources in planning, executing and assessing the effectiveness of a territory management plan. The Regional Admissions Counselor will provide updates and analytic reports on recruitment & yield efforts on a regular basis. Assists with related projects and reports.

5. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending trainings or courses required by the Director of International, Multicultural and Regional Admissions.

Other Job Duties:

The Regional Admissions Counselor for Northern New Jersey will be an active member of regional professional associations, such as NJACAC in order to enhance the reputation and visibility of UMass Lowell. Assists with regional receptions for prospective and admitted students.

Working Conditions:

  • The Regional Admissions Counselor will travel frequently to selected high school & community colleges and attend college fairs and alumni events
  • Evening hours and weekends are often required
  • Traveling via personal or rented vehicle or other means to college fairs and recruitment & yield events

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • 1-2 years of experience in higher education or related field. Understanding of academic programs and opportunities at UMass Lowell
  • Must reside in the state of New Jersey in one of the aforementioned counties

Additional Considerations:

  • Must have the ability to interact well with external agents (i.e.: Guidance Counselors, prospective students, parents, Transfer Advisors)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Graduates of UMass Lowell or individuals with demonstrated and thorough knowledge of UMass Lowell programs and opportunities for prospective students

Preferred: Graduates of UMass Lowell or individuals with demonstrated and thorough knowledge of UMass Lowell programs and opportunities for prospective students.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

The position is part-time/non-benefited, 25 hours per week for 10 months with possibility of renewal pending performance.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applicants is received.

Please include a resume and cover with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required at the time of application.

Organization

Working at University of Massachusetts Lowell

Located in the culturally and historically rich Merrimack.

Valley in northeast Massachusetts, the University of Massachusetts Lowell is a vibrant research university that offers its 13,000 students more than 120 bachelor’s, master’s, professional master’s and doctoral degree programs. Exciting opportunities in experiential and service learning, scholarship, community engagement, and international partnerships can be found across the Colleges of Fine Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Engineering; Management; Sciences; School of Health and Environment; and Graduate School of Education.

This is a time of unprecedented growth and opportunity at UMass Lowell. Student enrollment and retention have improved annually. Research funding and alumni giving have increased significantly and the campus has embarked on the construction of two new academic buildings: the Emerging Technologies & Innovation Center and the Health & Social Sciences Building.

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is committed to increasing diversity in its faculty, staff, and student populations, as well as curriculum and support programs, while promoting an inclusive environment. We seek candidates who can contribute to that goal and encourage you to apply and to identify your strengths in this area.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Massachusetts Lowell is to enhance the intellectual, personal and cultural development of its students through excellent, affordable educational programs. The University seeks to meet the needs of the Commonwealth today and into the future and supports the development of sustainable technologies and communities through its teaching, research, scholarship and engagement.

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