Admission Counselor

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: ADMISSION COUNSELOR (PART-TIME)

DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF ADMISSION

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

REPORTS TO: VP, ADMISSIONS/ENROLLMENT MGMT

ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:

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, all male school serves nearly 1,000 young men "to become men for and with others." Students come from diverse economic, geographic, racial and ethnic backgrounds from throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area. The Prep develops leaders of intellectual distinction, men of faith and integrity, men who are committed to social justice and community service, men open to growth, and men who are loving. At the Prep, classroom and chapel intersect with the religious formation of mind and heart.

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:
o New Student Orientation
o 8th Grade HAWKLIFE Shadow Visits
o The Pre-Prep Test Program
o Open House
o 8th Grade Entrance Exam
o Scholars Dinner
o Class of 2023 Information Night
o 6th & 7th Grade Practice Exam
o Incoming Student Placement Tests
o 7th Grade HAWKLIFE Shadow Visits
o 7th Grade Leadership Conference
o Incoming Family & Student Academic Counselor Meetings
o 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: hr@sjprep.org.

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About the Employer

The mission of St. Joseph's Prep-a Catholic, Jesuit, urban, college preparatory school-is to develop student's minds, hearts, souls, bodies and character in their pursuit of becoming Men For and With Others.