Admission Counselor

The Admission Counselor plays a key role in supporting the recruitment and enrollment goals of Whittier College. As a member of a dynamic and student-centered team, this position is responsible for engaging with prospective students and families, managing recruitment territories, and representing the College at high schools, college fairs, and community events. This position involves local and national travel, personalized outreach, and collaboration with campus partners to promote Whittier’s distinctive academic programs, inclusive community, and commitment to student success.
 
This is a full-time, on-campus position. This position requires significant travel, both locally and nationally, particularly during the fall and spring recruitment seasons. Evening and weekend work is also expected to support recruitment. Flexibility and a willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours are essential. 

Hours: Monday-Friday, evening and weekends 
Exempt Status: Non-exempt 
Full Time/Part Time status: Full time  
Salary Range: $26.44-$28.22 per hour; salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.  
 
Reports to: Associate Director of Admission 
Location/Department: Whittier College / Admission 

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions of the Job

Represent Whittier College at high school visits, college fairs, community-based organizations, and virtual events to connect with prospective students and families.  Manage an assigned recruitment territory, including travel, application reading, and territory-specific outreach strategies.  
Build and maintain relationships with high school counselors, community-based organizations, and other key partners.  
Communicate with prospective students and families through phone, email, text, virtual meetings, and in-person interactions.  
Support the planning and execution of on-campus and virtual admission events, such as preview days and open houses.  
Participate in the holistic review and evaluation of first-year applications.  
Collaborate with faculty and staff across campus to facilitate personalized admission experience.  
Contribute to one or more strategic initiatives, such as diversity recruitment, communications, counselor engagement, or campus visit programming.  
Travel regionally and/or nationally for several weeks during peak recruitment seasons (typically four weeks in the fall and one to two weeks in the spring/summer).  
Take on additional projects or responsibilities as assigned to support the overall goals and operations of the Admission Office.  
Maintain awareness of higher education trends and college policies.  
Perform additional duties as assigned.  

Non-essential Functions of the Job
None identified at this time.

Position Specifications and Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.  

Comfortable using and/or willingness to learn technology, databases, and CRM systems (experience with Slate is a plus).  
Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, public speaking, and networking skills.
Soft skills essential to this position are resourcefulness, proactiveness, tenacity, and persistence.
Ability to demonstrate awareness in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the embodiment of these values.  
Ability to work with and respond to the needs of multiple constituencies including prospective students and families, faculty, staff, and student staff.  
Belief in the value of a liberal arts education and the mission of Whittier College.  
Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.  
Must possess a valid driver’s license that meets Real ID requirements for travel.  

Application Deadline

Until the position is filled. 
 
The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: whittierjobs@whittier.edu or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/EOE.