Admission Counselor (Part-time)

POSITION TITLE:                  ADMISSION COUNSELOR (PART-TIME)

DEPARTMENT:                     OFFICE OF ADMISSION

FLSA STATUS:                       NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO:                        VP, ADMISSIONS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

St. Joseph’s Preparatory School is committed to building a culturally diverse educational environment.  Our hope is that our students, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or disability, see themselves in who we hire and value. We stay true to our Jesuit mission and the city of Philadelphia by fostering a community where no one is on the margins and everyone knows they are loved, guided, and never alone.

St. Joseph’s Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit, independent four-year college preparatory school located on the northern edge of center city Philadelphia. Founded in 1851, this highly selective school serves nearly 1,000 young men.  Our goal is to help our students become men for and with others.  The Prep develops men of intellectual distinction, faith and integrity who are loving, open to growth, and committed to social justice and community service

POSITION SUMMARY:         

The Admission Counselor will assist the Vice President and Director of Admissions in the student recruitment and admissions process. This is a 10-month, part-time (24-28 hour per week) position.  There are also some night and weekend hours, requiring a level of flexibility.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and organize the Office of Admission database (prospective students, applicants, admission process/funnel, visitors, etc.), letter production, group mailings, reports, and other documents using computer systems
• Welcome all prospective student visitors and family members to the Office of Admission
• Help lead prospective family tours
• Schedule classroom and nightly visits/recruitment trips to regional grade schools
• Represent the Prep at various grade school visits and neighborhood receptions
• Assist with the incoming freshmen admission-review process
• Respond to all telephone calls and emails regarding information requests for Admissions and Financial Aid processes
• Assist with all aspects of the transfer application process
• Help plan, prepare, and execute the following events with members of the Marketing/Admissions staff:
  • New Student Orientation
  • 8th Grade HAWKLIFE Shadow Visits
  • The Pre-Prep Test Program
  • Open House
  • 8th Grade Entrance Exam
  • Scholars Dinner
  • Class of 2023 Information Night
  • 6th & 7th Grade Practice Exam
  • Incoming Student Placement Tests
  • 7th Grade HAWKLIFE Shadow Visits
  • 7th Grade Leadership Conference
  • Incoming Family & Student Academic Counselor Meetings
  • The Pre-7th & Pre-8th Grade Summer Program
• Perform other duties as assigned by the VP

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: 

• Familiarity with Jesuit education and Ignatian spirituality
• Bachelor’s degree
• One to two years of experience in a secondary school Admissions Office a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated presentation and public-speaking skills
• Friendly demeanor
• Strong computer skills/ability to navigate software programs and application (Microsoft Suite, Google Platform, etc.)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Qualified applicants should submit a pdf version of their resume with a brief cover letter including three references to: Office of Human Resources at: [email protected].

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