Admissions Counselor

MSMC School of Business

Admissions Counselor responsible for guiding prospective students through the admissions process. Engaging with schools and representing Mount Saint Mary College at various events and fairs.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeNewburgh • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $0 - $62,353 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit and guide prospective students through the admissions process by managing an assigned territory
Cultivate relationships with schools and counselors and represent the College at events
Promote the College’s programs and support enrollment goals
Ensure a positive applicant experience through effective communication and collaboration
Conduct high school visits and attend college fairs in selected territory
Provide regular territory analysis and feedback
Assist with daily admissions presentations, interviews, and events
Meet departmental goals for inquiries, applications, admitted and enrolled students
Maintain and update files including travel and student records

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree
Minimum of six-to-twelve months experience in recruitment, public relations, marketing or a related field, preferably in a college or university setting
Excellent verbal, written, and presentation/communications skills
Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with students, faculty and staff
Effective time management, strong organizational abilities, attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision
Strong customer service skills
Must have experience working with office equipment and technology (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Candidates must be willing to travel extensively
Must have some familiarity with making online travel arrangements
Strong work ethic with a high degree of professionalism
A valid driver’s license
Regular evening and weekend work are required
Spanish Speaking preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
403(b) Retirement Plan (Pre-Tax & Roth Options)
403(b) Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
EAP
Voluntary Life
Voluntary AD&D
Voluntary Hospital Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts – Health, Dependent Care
College Paid Life Insurance
College Paid Long Term Disability
Tuition Remission – Self and Dependents
Tuition Exchange Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

bachelor's degreerecruitmentpublic relationsmarketingcustomer servicetime managementorganizational abilitiesattention to detailpresentation skillsSpanish speaking

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationinterpersonal skillscollaborationprioritizationprofessionalismwork ethic

Certifications

valid driver's license