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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
  • Position Number: 1069878
  • Location: Worcester, MA
  • Position Type: Admissions/Enrollment


Admissions Counselor (Full-time Contract)

Worcester Polytechnic Institute


Department: Admissions Office

Position Status: Temporary/Contract Positions

Basic Function:
This individual will work with the admissions team to further WPI's efforts to attract and enroll the most qualified undergraduate students. Develop and implement strategies to convey key institutional messages to prospective students and parents on and off campus. Cultivate professional relationships with guidance counselors and key educational organizations. Admissions recruitment, counseling, outreach and application review are all primary functions for this role.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Represent the university both on- and off-campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and community-based organizations that support college bound students.
  • Conduct Admissions presentations and interviews on- and off-campus.
  • Develop strategic recruitment plan for geographic territory in concert with university and departmental objectives. Plan and implement recruitment activities for assigned high schools and territories including travel (5 to 6 weeks in the fall and 2 to 3 weeks in the spring) to support student recruitment.
  • Make Admissions decisions based on a holistic review of application credentials.
  • Counsel prospective WPI students, parents and guidance counselors through one on one in person appointments, email and phone communication.
  • Assist in the development and delivery of on campus events and programs to support student recruitment.
  • Participate in shared decision-making regarding annual admissions planning.
  • Represent WPI on and off campus at professional conferences and related events.
  • Cultivate relationships with guidance counselors, community agencies, parents, students (current and prospective), WPI faculty and alumni.

    Position Requirements

  • Bachelors degree required.
    One year or more admissions experience as a student or professional desired.
    Willingness to travel and availability for night and weekend work.
    Valid drivers license is required for recruitment travel.
    This individual needs to be a self-starter who is able to work independently, yet also as part of a successful team.
    Must be able to manage multiple ongoing projects and responsibilities.
    The candidate must possess excellent organizational and communication skills, strong analytical abilities, a high energy level, and maturity.
    Bilingual skills desirable.

  • Posting Date: 08/14/2017

    Open Until Filled: Yes

    Special Instructions to Applicants:
    $18.27 $19.23 per hour

    EEO Information:
    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or disability. We are looking for individuals who value creativity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.

    Criminal Background Check Statement:
    A pre-employment criminal records check is required.

    To apply, visit: https://careers.wpi.edu/postings/4867

    WPI, the nation's third oldest private technological university, established in 1865 by New England industrialists John Boynton and Ichabod Washburn consists of 80 acres set in a safe, residential section of Worcester, Massachusettsthe second largest city in New Englandhome to 13 colleges, and situated 40 miles west of Boston.





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