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POSITION SPECIFICS​

Join the Schreyer Honors College as an Admissions Counselor to serve as a strategic representative of the College and Penn State by leading recruitment efforts, supporting selection processes, coordinating events, and guiding new student transitions.

This is an exciting high-touch role that provides opportunities to meet high achieving students and help guide their college selection process. 

The Admissions Counselor will utilize interpersonal and counseling, critical thinking, and event planning skills to assist prospective scholars and their families with their discovery of and selection of the Schreyer Honors College. 

Travel will be a major part of this position and the expectation is up to 12 weeks throughout the year. Travel will typically be for one to four days in a travel week.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment & Outreach

  • Deliver public presentations to promote the Schreyer Honors College’s mission and programs.

  • Conduct recruitment activities virtually and in person.

  • Represent Penn State and the Schreyer Honors College at national recruitment events including college fairs, high school visits, and receptions.

  • Provide strategic analysis and recommendations for admissions and recruitment initiatives.

  • Collaborate with Public Relations and Alumni teams on communications.

  • Contribute to annual reporting and budget planning for admissions.
     

• Application Review & Admissions Support

  • Assist with the annual application process for incoming first-year scholars.

  • Make independent and joint selection decisions.

  • Support faculty and staff in reviewing applications and evaluating credentials.

  • Interpret admissions policies to help meet enrollment goals.
     

• Event Planning & Student Engagement

  • Help plan and evaluate on-campus and virtual recruitment events.

  • Participate in tabling sessions, group presentations, and individual meetings with prospective students and families.

  • Advise and train student workers involved in recruitment and admissions support.

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