Now Hiring! Admissions Counselor

📍 Location: Office of Undergraduate Admissions
🕒 Schedule: M-F Business Hours, some evenings and weekends are required
💰 Pay: $ 60,405.80 annual salary
📄 Position Type: Full Time – 37.5 Hours per week

Why Join Canisius University

Canisius University serves approximately 2,500 undergraduate and graduate students.  As a Catholic and Jesuit University, Canisius has its foundation in the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students.

What We Offer:

✅ Salary: $ 60,405.80 annual salary

✅ Comprehensive Insurance Benefits – Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Long-Term Disability available the first of the month after the employee’s date of hire
✅ 403(b) with Company Contribution – Plan for your future with confidence – contribution from the university is available after one year of employment
✅ Paid Time Off – Includes vacation time, personal time, sick time, and paid holidays
✅ Tuition Benefits – Available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents

*Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Your Role as Admissions Counselor

This is a full-time position which reports to a Senior Admissions Counselor. The Admissions Counselor coordinates and supports admissions programs; maintains communication with Canisius University partners in primary markets of focus; presents admissions information sessions; performs admissions recruitment, counseling, and application review. Additionally, the incumbent ensures the University admissions process is administered with constant commitment to compliance with all institutional, conference and NCAA rules and regulations. This position requires the ability to travel and to load and transport admissions materials, displays and other equipment. Some evening and weekend hours are required. 

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Represent and present admissions information sessions both on – and - off campus to prospective students, parents, secondary school counselors and others involved in the University selection process.

🔹 Coordinate and direct recruitment activities for assigned high schools and recruitment territories. Travel required.

🔹 Counsel prospective applicants on the admissions process.

🔹 Review and score submitted application materials for the purpose of making admissions decisions.

🔹 Plan and support various visit programs designed to recruit targeted prospective applicants to the University. Collaborate with various departments across campus.

🔹 Communicate regularly with high school counselors, prospective students, parents and others.

🔹 Evaluate recruitment efforts annually. Compare data from previous years with the current recruitment year and analyze what efforts were new and how well they worked.

🔹 Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Need to Succeed:

✔ Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting multicultural diversity and sensitivity to the needs of traditionally under-represented students.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. Ability to speak publicly and present the University in a positive way.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and professional demeanor. Ability to work effectively with various constituencies including students, faculty, administrators, and the general public.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks and work under deadline pressure, ability to work independently, exercise initiative as a critical member of a team, and function in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced computer proficiency and the ability to learn additional programs.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends, along with traveling to local and regional event sites.
• Must have and maintain a valid New York State Driver’s License with a good driving record per the University’s insurance provider’s requirements.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the Catholic, Jesuit identity of the University.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Education & Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience:

• One year of admissions counseling and outreach experience, or equivalent is preferred.

Important Information:

🚨 Canisius University participates in E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. The E-Verify process is completed alongside the Form I-9 on or before your first day of work. For more details, visit www.uscis.gov] and search "E-Verify."

📢 Apply Today!

To apply, please go to https://www.canisius.edu/about-canisius/employment-canisius. The review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Please include your cover letter, resume and three references with their contact information, with your application.

The Office of Human Resources at Canisius University utilizes an online recruitment management system.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodation under the ADA in order to participate in the search process should contact the office of human resources at (716) 888-2240.

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The university is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.

Take the next step in your career with Canisius University—where excellence meets opportunity.