Admissions Counselor - Pennsylvania State University
Reading, PA
About the Job
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
+ CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
+ CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
+ If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf) .
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State Berks Admissions Counselor recruits students for the University and the campus, maintains relationships with school counselors, participates in special visitation and recruitment programs on and off campus, and provides support and communication with prospective students and their families. This position will build strong working relationships and partnerships with community organizations in the Reading area.
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+ Primary Responsibilities:
+ Daily conversations and meetings with students and their families
+ Assisting and presenting at on-campus admissions events
+ Serving as the campus’ primary admissions representative and liaison for Hispanic and Latino community organizations
+ Updating and maintaining the campus’ Spanish language brochures and web pages
+ Chaperoning bus trips for the Undergraduate Admissions Office
+ Representing Penn State Admissions at high schools and college fairs
+ Out of state recruitment for the campus and University
+ Managing all on-campus group and bus trips
+ Participating in college fairs
+ Taking student/parent phone calls and responding to e-mail
+ Advise, counsel, and provide information to prospective and current students on University programs and processes, as well as eligibility requirements for admission and/or financial aid
+ Conduct individual appointments and group sessions with students and families
+ Communicate with a wide variety of audiences internal and external to the University
+ Serve on campus committees
+ Attend training and development for the Enrollment Management team
Education:
+ This position typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus three years of related experience. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of the job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Previous experience with a CRM (customer relationship management) system specifically Slate is desirable. The ideal candidate will be a bi-lingual Spanish speaker. Speaking, reading, writing, and communicating in fluent Spanish is required for this position. Successful candidate must have strong communication and presentation skills, a willingness to travel locally and out of state on behalf of the campus and University. The candidate should expect to work some nights/weekend
+ The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
+ The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$51,000.00 - $74,000.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster (https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/Federal-Contractors-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf)
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/hr11)
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information (https://www.psu.edu/copyright-information)
Hotlines
Reading, PA
+ CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/EfiwgKReZ4VAjprFZPKWUm0Bq_sU3KzTmERfpryq0esPKQ) . Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
+ CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. (https://pennstateoffice365.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/KnowledgeBaseArticlesSharing/Eeys15Xva4hFokHVtbP1eGIB5i1WFLc-J3k9KHgrFYZ7mg) Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
+ If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click “Apply” and complete the application process for external applicants (https://hr.psu.edu/sites/hr/files/Application_Process_for_External_Applications_Non-Penn_State_Employees_.pdf) .
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The Penn State Berks Admissions Counselor recruits students for the University and the campus, maintains relationships with school counselors, participates in special visitation and recruitment programs on and off campus, and provides support and communication with prospective students and their families. This position will build strong working relationships and partnerships with community organizations in the Reading area.
+
+ Primary Responsibilities:
+ Daily conversations and meetings with students and their families
+ Assisting and presenting at on-campus admissions events
+ Serving as the campus’ primary admissions representative and liaison for Hispanic and Latino community organizations
+ Updating and maintaining the campus’ Spanish language brochures and web pages
+ Chaperoning bus trips for the Undergraduate Admissions Office
+ Representing Penn State Admissions at high schools and college fairs
+ Out of state recruitment for the campus and University
+ Managing all on-campus group and bus trips
+ Participating in college fairs
+ Taking student/parent phone calls and responding to e-mail
+ Advise, counsel, and provide information to prospective and current students on University programs and processes, as well as eligibility requirements for admission and/or financial aid
+ Conduct individual appointments and group sessions with students and families
+ Communicate with a wide variety of audiences internal and external to the University
+ Serve on campus committees
+ Attend training and development for the Enrollment Management team
Education:
+ This position typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus three years of related experience. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of the job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
Previous experience with a CRM (customer relationship management) system specifically Slate is desirable. The ideal candidate will be a bi-lingual Spanish speaker. Speaking, reading, writing, and communicating in fluent Spanish is required for this position. Successful candidate must have strong communication and presentation skills, a willingness to travel locally and out of state on behalf of the campus and University. The candidate should expect to work some nights/weekend
+ The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
+ The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$51,000.00 - $74,000.00
Salary Structure (https://hr.psu.edu/current-employee/compensation/staff-salary-grades-and-leveling-matrix) - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster (https://affirmativeaction.psu.edu/files/2022/01/Federal-Contractors-Labor-Law-Poster.pdf)
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action (https://policy.psu.edu/policies/hr11)
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information (https://www.psu.edu/copyright-information)
Hotlines
Reading, PA
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