Admissions Counselor

Thomas Edison State University

part-time

Posted on: 1/10/2026

Location Type: Office

Location: Trenton • New Jersey • United States

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💰 $25 per hour

About the role

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Admissions & Enrollment Services, the Hourly Admissions Counselor fulfills a professional role in support of the University’s onboarding and evolutionally relationship with its students.
The Hourly Admissions Counselor is responsible for assisting with administrative functions and activities involved in each phase of the student’s application and enrollment process with the University.
General responsibilities include responding to telephone and e-mail inquiries regarding admission, application and enrollment policies and procedures, initial financial aid counseling, course registration and navigation, as well as conducting telephone follow-up.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques essential to perform assigned responsibilities.
Enhanced customer service knowledge.
Basic knowledge of admissions and recruitment procedures.
Ability to acquire extensive knowledge of college policies and procedures, especially those related to non-traditional adult higher education.
Ability to understand, analyze, interpret and apply established law, regulations, procedures, precedents and guidelines.
Ability to counsel students and others concerning college programs, activities and services.
Ability to establish cooperative working relationships and coordinate with other offices or organizations that impact assigned responsibilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.

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