The Office of Student Services for Public Health & Professional Degree Programs (PHPD) oversees the administrative operations of the School of Medicine’s graduate programs inclusive of admissions, registration, career services, and student services functions.

We have a strong devotion to continuing education. The duties our Admissions Counselors perform ultimately improve the college experience for everyone involved in it.

The Admissions Counselor works as part of the PHPD Admissions team to fulfill the enrollment objectives set by the Dean for the school. This position reports to the Director of Admissions and is assigned a specific academic program portfolio, of which to recruit new and prospective students to the school.

Responsibilities include:

• Process applications and communicate application status to applicants
• Review and evaluate applications for admission within assigned caseload
• Participate in the selection process and serves on selection committee
• Conduct group information sessions for prospective students
• Represent the university at college fairs; entails travel to assigned geographic recruitment territory
• Coordinate specific recruitment initiatives, such as publications or social media strategy

Please provide a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and why you feel you are a fit, in addition to application + resume.

Basic Requirements:

• Knowledge and experience as typically acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree and up to 2 years of related experience as a student employee or professional in a secondary school or institution of higher education, sales or customer service transferable to recruiting students

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Experience working in a higher education setting
• Experience working in admissions or student recruiting

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