Admission Counselor
Stanford University
Summary:
We currently have two Admission Counselor openings in the Office of Undergraduate Admission at Stanford University. Reporting to an Assistant Dean of Admission, the Admission Counselor is an integral member of the Office of Undergraduate Admission staff charged with recruiting, selecting, and yielding the freshman and transfer classes. This position is an entry-level introduction to the intricacies of the college admission process. As such, s/he participates in the reading process, but also has general admission officer responsibilities (e.g., serving in a public relations and informational role with prospective applicants, their parents and high school guidance counselors). S/he will travel on behalf of the Admission Office to convey information about the admission process by means of regional events and school visits and manage a specific reading territory, develop collegial relationships with school personnel in those areas, and identify and recruit appropriate applicants from those areas. This is a 10-month position: August 1 – May 31.
We currently have two Admission Counselor openings in the Office of Undergraduate Admission at Stanford University. Reporting to an Assistant Dean of Admission, the Admission Counselor is an integral member of the Office of Undergraduate Admission staff charged with recruiting, selecting, and yielding the freshman and transfer classes. This position is an entry-level introduction to the intricacies of the college admission process. As such, s/he participates in the reading process, but also has general admission officer responsibilities (e.g., serving in a public relations and informational role with prospective applicants, their parents and high school guidance counselors). S/he will travel on behalf of the Admission Office to convey information about the admission process by means of regional events and school visits and manage a specific reading territory, develop collegial relationships with school personnel in those areas, and identify and recruit appropriate applicants from those areas. This is a 10-month position: August 1 – May 31.
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required; one year of related experience desired. Strong organizational skills; excellent communication skills (both public speaking and written); ability to make fine distinctions among competitive applicants; excellent reading comprehension skills; basic knowledge of higher education admission work; ability to work independently; sensitivity to multicultural, socioeconomic and regional differences and/or experience with students from diverse backgrounds; exceptional interpersonal skills in order to work effectively and well with potential applicants, parents, high school counselors; etc.; ability to organize time, plan programs and large group functions; a contagious enthusiasm and belief in the value of a liberal arts education, and a Stanford education in particular; ability to respond to difficult situations calmly and with credibility; ability to show respect for and maintain confidentiality; flexible, good judgment and quick thinking; firm commitment to and knowledge of the university’s programs and opportunities; and the ability to learn a great deal about the admission process and administration in a short amount of time. Must be able to travel throughout the year, including weekends and evenings.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree required; one year of related experience desired. Strong organizational skills; excellent communication skills (both public speaking and written); ability to make fine distinctions among competitive applicants; excellent reading comprehension skills; basic knowledge of higher education admission work; ability to work independently; sensitivity to multicultural, socioeconomic and regional differences and/or experience with students from diverse backgrounds; exceptional interpersonal skills in order to work effectively and well with potential applicants, parents, high school counselors; etc.; ability to organize time, plan programs and large group functions; a contagious enthusiasm and belief in the value of a liberal arts education, and a Stanford education in particular; ability to respond to difficult situations calmly and with credibility; ability to show respect for and maintain confidentiality; flexible, good judgment and quick thinking; firm commitment to and knowledge of the university’s programs and opportunities; and the ability to learn a great deal about the admission process and administration in a short amount of time. Must be able to travel throughout the year, including weekends and evenings.
Application Instructions:
To Apply: Visit http://jobs.stanford.edu/ to apply. The Req ID numbers are 38045 and 38046. A cover letter and resume are required.
To Apply: Visit http://jobs.stanford.edu/ to apply. The Req ID numbers are 38045 and 38046. A cover letter and resume are required.
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