SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A
POSITION SUMMARY: The part-time Admissions Counselor represents Moravian both on- and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors, and other individuals or organizations involved in the university search and selection process. This individual will work to generate interest from appropriate students, communicate institutional value to those students, and evaluate applications for admission from those students. The part-time Admissions Counselor will be on campus as necessary; it is a seasonal position. This position will have a primary recruitment area to support but will be expected to support all members of the admissions team as needs arise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as a member of the Admission Team assisting with the recruitment of prospective students to achieve the enrollment goals for Moravian University.
- Implement recruitment strategies as outlined in the admissions plan, and aid in the recruitment of prospective students by attending high school and/or community college visits, college fairs, area receptions, and events.
- Work with students and parents to communicate the value of a Moravian education.
- Conduct informational presentations about Moravian University to groups during high school visits or other off-campus events.
- Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process and opportunities that exist at Moravian University.
- Provide follow-up to students and parents via phone, letters, email, and scheduled appointments as necessary.
- Evaluate applications for admission and make admission recommendations/decisions.
- Complete appropriate reports related to job effectiveness.
- Evaluate and assess recruitment activities and make ongoing improvements.
- Work within all NACAC guidelines to ensure a best practices approach to admissions.
QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates are required to have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college; enthusiasm for representing Moravian University to prospective students, their parents, secondary school counselors, and other college constituencies; interest in and ability to recruit students to Moravian University; ability to communicate the value of a Moravian University education; ability to work cooperatively in a team environment, as well as an ability to work autonomously; effective oral and written communication skills; an appreciation for diversity, and for the strategic goals of Moravian University; ability to relate effectively to students from a variety of backgrounds; an ability to effectively and efficiently solve problems; a sense of humor. One year of experience in college admission, or time spent as a student tour guide is desirable. Candidates must be willing to undertake extensive travel involving varied hours and occasional weekend commitments. Experience with word processing, computational, and e-mail software is essential.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to their online application by clicking 'Apply Now'. Please attach documents as a PDF file.
At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.
Learn more about the Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the Moravian University Together Toward Equity strategic initiatives here: https://www.moravian.edu/about/strategic-plan.
Moravian University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University does not discriminate against any applicant for employment or applicant for admission on the basis of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, caste, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, marital status, citizenship status, veteran/military status, disability status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal laws.
In compliance with the requirements of Title IX, Moravian University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational program and activity, including admission/employment, and does not tolerate such harassment or discrimination by or against any member of our campus community.
Employment inquiries should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu and admission inquiries to Admissions at admission@moravian.edu.
Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in admission/employment:
Becki Achey
Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator
1309 Main St. (Room 204)
(610) 625-7023
equalopportunity@moravian.edu
Mailing address:
Moravian University
1200 Main St.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:
Rebecca May
Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)
109 Johnston Hall
Moravian University
1200 Main St.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
(610) 625-7791
mayr@moravian.edu
Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Civil Rights
100 Penn Square East, Suite 515
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323
(215) 656-8541
ocr.philadelphia@ed.gov
Sex-based harassment and/or sex discrimination can be reported online anytime (can be anonymous) at www.moravian.edu/titleix. Grievance procedures can be found in the institutional Equal Opportunity, Harassment, and Non-Discrimination Policy at www.moravian.edu/policy.
Please visit moravian.edu/benefits to review benefits offered at Moravian University.*
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job.
The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.
The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. *Please visit this link to review the benefit eligibility status associated with this position.
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