About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Higher Education (University).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Serve as a territory-based Admissions Counselor for a confidential client in higher education. You will recruit, counsel, and support prospective undergraduate students and families through the enrollment process, representing the institution at on- and off-campus events.

• Recruit, admit, and help enroll academically qualified undergraduate students.
• Plan and execute territory-focused recruitment events: high school visits, college fairs, national fairs, and on-campus activities.
• Maintain consistent, documented outreach and follow-up with prospective students, families, school counselors, faculty, and alumni.
• Review application materials and provide admission decision recommendations to senior admissions staff.
• Counsel students and families on admissions requirements and the financial aid process.
• Assist in designing and running recruitment campaigns, visits, and yield-building events on and off campus.
• Use data (including vendor-supplied lists and CRM tools) to shape territory strategy and improve outreach effectiveness.
• Travel as needed to meet recruitment goals (approximately 10–12 weeks per year, including some nights and weekends).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Associate Director of Admissions or their designee.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Entry-level role: no prior admissions experience required; 0–2 years of related experience preferred.
• Ability to travel extensively in a designated recruitment territory (approx. 10–12 weeks annually).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Availability for occasional evenings and weekend events.
• Authorization to work in the United States if selected.
• Ability to pass a background check, where required.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in college admissions, recruitment, or higher-education outreach.
• Experience with CRM systems, lead vendors, or admissions databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; experience building relationships with high school counselors and community partners.
• Comfort using data to inform recruitment strategy and measure outcomes.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple travel and event commitments.

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Compensation & Schedule

• Employment type: Full-time, exempt, 12-month position (entry-level).
• Location: Madison, NJ (territory-based recruitment work).
• Estimated salary (source posting): $61,771 per year — estimated.
• Travel: Approximately 10–12 weeks per year; includes nights and weekends for events.

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Why Join

• Work in a mission-driven higher education environment focused on student success and experiential learning.
• Opportunity to build a career in admissions with hands-on recruitment and event experience.
• Mentorship from experienced admissions professionals and clear pathways for professional growth.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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