IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Upload Resume or Curriculum Vitae for automatic population of information to the application.The contact information, work experience, and education listed on your Resume/CV will be parsed and input into your Montclair application.Review information and double-check all fields containing information that the system parsed – the software is intelligent, but you need to verify that the data is accurate.In the “My Experience” section, you will find a Resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and all other supporting documents.

Note: If you have an expansive CV, we recommend that you apply manually and only include the positions you have held in the last ten (10) years. You will then be able to attach your Resume/CV, as well as all other supporting documentation in the "My Experience" section of your application.

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Admissions Counselor assists in all aspects of the recruitment cycle for incoming students, including freshmen, transfer, international, and non-traditional populations.  The Admissions Counselor manages a recruitment territory and conducts regular visits to high schools, participates in college fairs, interacts with students and their influencers, conducts presentations, and contributes at on-campus recruitment events in support of the University’s aggressive enrollment goals.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, and other recruitment events throughout the region, including out-of-state travel.

Schedule and coordinate travel to programs and events in assigned recruitment territory.

Serve as primary contact for prospective students, parents, school administrators, and community officials.

Deliver interactive presentations to diverse audiences at high school visits, campus tours, and Open House programs.

Regularly meet with “Walk-In” visitors to the Undergraduate Admissions office.

Advise prospective students in regard to application and enrollment procedures.

Collaborate with the Admissions Committee in preparing and reviewing applications and evaluating credentials for prospective students.

Work closely with offices in the Enrollment Management Division to ensure positive experiences for prospective students.

Generate data and reports using Banner and Slate platforms.

May be responsible for a special population of applicants, such as Veteran/Military applicants.

Regularly communicate with interested parties via a variety of communication channels, including phone, text, e-mail, print, web, and social media.

Assist with execution of Undergraduate Admissions events, including but not limited to Open House, Accepted Student Day, Scholar Day, and Counselor Workshop.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Management retains the right to add or change job duties at any time.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of one year of experience in admissions or customer service-oriented roles.

Ability to present to large and small groups.

Fluency in the full Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Ability to occasionally work outside of normal office hours, work evenings and/or weekends in the performance of assigned responsibilities.

Unrestricted access to a personal vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

Ability to lift up to 30lbs.

PREFERRED: 

Prior work experience in a higher education setting or similar organization.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Fluency in Spanish.

Experience working with a CRM, particularly Slate.

Experience working with Ellucian Banner.

PROCEDURE FOR CANDIDACY

Applicants should include a resume and cover letter describing how their background, skills and education match the needs of the University. When applying, please take a moment to carefully read and follow the steps in the application instructions. 

Department

Undergraduate Admissions/Recruitment

Position Type

Professional - Non-Faculty

Contact Information:

For questions or concerns, please contact Human Resources' Workday Recruiting Support at 973-655-5000 (Option 2), or email talent@montclair.edu.

EEO/AA Statement

Montclair State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution with a strong commitment to diversity.

Additional information can be found on the website at 
www.montclair.edu/human-resources/about-us/eo-aa-and-diversity/

Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 Policy

Montclair State is required by Title IX and 34 C.F.R. 106 not to discriminate on the basis of sex or gender, and does not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities.  The requirement to not discriminate on the basis of sex or gender in the operation of education programs and activities extends to admission and employment. For further details, please visit: https://www.montclair.edu/human-resources/job-seekers/