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Position Information

Title

Admissions Counselor

Department

Admissions Office

Regular or Temporary

Regular

Hours Per Week

FLSA Determination

Exempt

Weeks Per Year

Open Date

05/30/2025

Open Until Filled

Yes

Full or Part Time

Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

As an Admissions Counselor, you will play a pivotal role in the recruitment and enrollment process of a diverse student body. You will be responsible for guiding potential students from your assigned territory through the admissions process, providing them with information about academic programs, financial aid, and campus life. Your primary goal will be to assist applicants in making informed decisions about their educational journey and to support them throughout the enrollment process. You will also help to manage and maintain campus programs and partners.

Functions:

Travels within a defined national or international territory and visits high schools and community-based organizations.
Attends college fairs and conducts special programs.
Manages all receipts and prepare travel reports to meet Trinity policies and deadlines.
Reads and evaluates applications and participates in the committee process to advocate for and select candidates for admission.
Helps develop and coordinate recruitment to reflect the importance of a diverse and inclusive student body.
Interviews and counsels prospective students and their families on the Trinity admissions process.
Conducts outreach to prospective students through various channels including phone calls, emails, virtual meetings, and in-person events.
Cultivates strong professional relationships with secondary school counselors, community based organizations and independent educational consultants
In consultation with the Director of Admissions, seeks relevant professional development opportunities.
Manages multiple projects for various teams concurrently, while meeting expectations and deadlines.
Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Qualifications

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work well in fast-paced and stressful environments
Ability to maintain professional code of ethics
Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize work
Excellent human relations/customer service skills with the ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
Ability to work independently as well as within a team
Ability to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with leadership, faculty, staff, students, prospective students and families and external stakeholders/constituencies
Knowledge of departmental application systems and technology
Skill in public speaking and/or making presentations
Demonstrated records maintenance skills
Skill in program planning, implantation, and management
Navigating air and car travel – valid driver’s license, minimum 2 years.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed for events and outreach activities.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Recommended advertising sites include: DiversityJobs.com, diversityinhighered.com and ZipRecruiter. Effective July 1, 2023, the hiring department does not incur a cost for advertising in either the Chronicle of Higher Ed or diversityinhighered.com for exempt jobs and ZipRecruiter for non-exempt jobs. Additional advertising on other sites will be paid by the hiring department. HR will obtain quotes from the ad agency and provide quotes to the hiring manager to confirm if the department would like to post on additional sites.

Posting Number

S01037