Job Abstract

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Job Title: Admissions Counselor
Job Category: AFT/PSS4
Close Date: N/A
Salary: $53,277.47 - $61,266.03

Position Summary:

The primary responsibility will include the recruitment and yielding of transfer students, with an emphasis on in-state recruitment at local New Jersey Community Colleges. Secondary responsibilities will include supporting data management efforts through the Office's CRM system, communication creation, and other marketing efforts. Other responsibilities will be able to meet with prospective students to discuss the transfer process, requirements to apply and application review. Additional visits to Fairs and/or information sessions (in-person and virtual) will also be required for both in-state and out-of-state transfer applicants. This counselor will also be responsible for helping with the recruitment of first-year students as well. This includes both in-person and virtual presentations, recruitment visits, and other requests from the Director of Admissions to serve the recruitment cycle.

Main Responsibilities:

• Recruit students according to the recruitment practices and policies established by the college. Represent the college in out-of-state and in-state local, regional, and national college fairs.

• Participate in college night/day programs in recruiting transfer students but also to first-year students as needed. Participate in on-campus weekday and weekend recruitment events. Participate in virtual recruitment events throughout the year.

• Efficient processing and reviewing of new entrant applications according to the standards and procedures established by the administration and the Admissions Office.

• Engage in day-to-day activities with prospective families including but not limited to answering emails and phone calls, and giving tour presentations to first-year and transfer students. Participate in programs to recruit and counsel prospective students both on and off campus.
  
  
• Utilize CRM system to support office operational needs in terms of reporting, communications and scholarship evaluation.
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Admissions that are necessary to achieve the highest quality of customer service in support of the overall mission of the office or a special cohort.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to interact with various levels of faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Experience with data collection/analysis, database management, automation and/or CRM systems (Technolutions - Slate).
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Strong oral presentation skills in both large and small forums
• Effective written communication skills

Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Admissions experience either as an Admissions Professional or Student Ambassador preferred.
• Employment in a TCNJ-comparable higher education setting preferred.

Employer Qualifications:

• Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks.
• Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed.

About TCNJ

TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings.

Employee Benefits:

As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including:

• Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
• Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
• Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
• Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee affinity groups
• New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
• Access to extensive learning opportunities

To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more!

Application Instructions:

Qualified candidates should apply online at: careers@tcnj.edu and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.

Trenton Hall - Admissions (Trenton Hall - Admissions)
2000 Pennington Rd
Ewing Township, 08628