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The role involves evaluating admission applications, managing recruitment territories, and counseling prospective students and their families. Additionally, the counselor represents the university to external constituents and coordinates admission events and special projects.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree with 1 to 3 years of experience in college admissions or a relevant field. A valid driver's license and the ability to travel for extended periods, including nights and weekends, are required.
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Position Title & Department: |
Admission Counselor / Senior Admission Counselor; Undergraduate Admissions |
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| Posting # |
5658 |
| Department Description: | Undergraduate Admissions celebrates innovative thinkers who are determined to create lasting change. Our students and faculty members embrace change and relish being part of a globally-minded community of scholars. |
| University Description: |
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges. |
| Detailed Description: |
This Admission Counselor/Senior Admission Counselor position will assist with all aspects of the professional responsibilities of our office. General responsibilities will include: evaluating and making decisions on admission applications, assisting with the development of admission policies and procedures, managing and traveling in recruitment territories, counseling prospective students and families, planning and implementing special recruitment strategies, representing the University to high school counselors, alumni, and other external constituents; conducting appropriate follow-up via Zoom, phone, e-mail, and written correspondence to prospects, applicants, and school counselors; and assisting with the processing of applications for admission for freshman and transfer applications; and executing other admission responsibilities as assigned. Duties and Responsibilities:Evaluating/Making Admission & Scholarship Decision on Applications: Will participate in all aspects of the application review process which includes: calculating cumulative grade point average (GPA), analyzing the level of difficulty of courses taken by applicants, determining the level of competitiveness of school attended by applicants, and objectively quantifying applicants’ essay, letter of recommendation and extra-curricular activities. Will also make admission decisions for applicants based on the applicants’ individual profile, the overall (and individual school’s) application pool and the applicants’ potential contribution to the campus, and the mission of the University. Admission counselors will also identify applicants who are eligible for merit and special scholarships and recommends or nominates based on understanding and analysis of the total applicant pool. Will participate in committee decision-making and discussions. Assists Operations staff with processing and maintenance of applicant records with emphasis on completing applications and resolving applicant issues/concerns within their assigned territory. Admissions counselors will also communicate with families and school counselors throughout the process. Territory Management/Recruitment Travel: Responsible for the planning and management of recruiting efforts focusing on an assigned territory. Will conduct presentations at visits to high schools, attend college night and fair programs, conduct interviews, meet with alumni, and carry out other recruitment activities in designated recruitment territories. Counselors will decide on which schools to visit, fairs to attend, and cities to hold receptions in based on data gathered from school reports, past travel evaluation records, school profiles and consultations with other counselors. Counselors will also schedule and coordinate all visits, fairs and receptions. Counseling Students and Conducting Info Sessions: Will counsel prospective students and families about admission, financial aid, academic, and community life programs, and student life at the University. Conduct workshops to outreach groups (AVID, Upward Bound, CalSoap, etc.) and assist prospective students and their parents about general college planning and the higher education system. Serve on panels to interpret and discuss admission practices/policies put forth by our governing organizations, the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and Western Association for College Admission Counseling (WACAC). Will have regular responsibilities for meeting with visitors to campus by conducting information sessions, meeting individually with families or counselors, providing front desk coverage when needed, and generally participate in the office’s recruitment efforts, on- and off-campus. Manage/Provide Leadership for Collateral Responsibilities:
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Special Conditions of Employment:
Background check: Successful completion of a pre-employment background check. Degree Verification Requirement: Persons offered employment in this position will be required to provide official education transcripts for degree verification purposes. |
| Job Requirements: |
Minimum Qualifications:Senior Admission Counselor:
Admission Counselor:
Performance Expectations - Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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| Posting Salary: |
$5859 - 5950 per month; Excellent Benefits The salary range provided in this posting reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Actual compensation offered or earned is dependent on experience, education and other factors including departmental budget. |
| Special Application Instructions: |
Resume and Cover Letter Required
Click the 'Apply Now' button to complete our online application. In addition, please upload a cover letter and resume to your application profile for the hiring managers’ review. If you have any questions or difficulties please contact the Employment Services Team at [email protected]. |
| Additional Details: |
Note: The position will be hired either at the Admission Counselor or Senior Admission Counselor level depending on the experience of the candidate selected. Hours: 37.5 hours per week Closing date: August 14, 2026 Note: External job postings will be up for at least three days. After that time, applications will be reviewed by the hiring manager/committee throughout the posting period. A candidate may be selected at any time which could then close this posting on a date earlier than listed. |
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