Tufts University
Admissions Counselor
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Tufts University
Overview The Tufts University School of Medicine Office of Graduate Student Services oversees admissions, recruitment marketing, registration, career services, and student services for about 1,000+ students in the Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Medical Science (MMS) for the Physician Assistant Program, and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MBS) on the Boston Health Sciences Campus. This role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence at the Boston Health Sciences campus two days per week; specific days and schedule are determined with the manager.
What You'll Do The Admissions Counselor will participate in recruitment, admissions, outreach, yield, and pre-matriculation efforts to enroll a prepared and talented student body. Responsibilities include:
Cross-trains on all graduate programs and serves as the representative for the Master’s in Public Health, including dual and combined programs.
Conducts outreach to prospective students and applicants to encourage conversion and uses Slate CRM to support these efforts.
Processes applications through the funnel and screens applications in Slate.
Liaises with program directors and other faculty and staff toward admissions and recruiting goals; leads a monthly program meeting.
Meets with applicants virtually and in person, providing high-quality customer service.
Organizes and conducts on-campus and virtual open houses and information sessions.
Supports yield activities including outreach and events.
Assists with operational needs related to enrolling students.
Travels regionally and nationally to recruitment events, including large-scale conferences, college fairs, and school presentations.
Maintains documentation, including system user guides and cycle preparation materials, in collaboration with the Slate staff member.
Oversees two admissions ambassadors.
Supports feeder school relationship development including research, outreach, scheduling, and conducting information sessions.
Creates and updates competition analyses and special projects as assigned.
Reviews and coordinates with Communications and Marketing to update website and materials; prepares and schedules Slate mailings.
What We're Looking For Basic Requirements
Knowledge and experience typically acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Up to two years of relevant experience, which may include work or volunteer experience in an admissions office or similar setting.
Familiarity with systems and tools such as CRM and SIS platforms.
Knowledge of admissions funnel, outreach, and yield strategies.
Track record working with varied populations.
Detail orientation, including processes and documentation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting.
Customer service and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel regionally and nationally.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Slate, centralized application services, and/or WebADMIT experience.
Graduate admissions experience.
Special Work Schedule Requirements
This is a hybrid position requiring on-campus work in Boston two days per week.
Some nights and weekends required.
Pay Range Minimum $49,500.00; Midpoint $62,000.00; Maximum $74,500.00.
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Seniority level Entry level
Job function Education and Training
Industry Higher Education
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role at
Tufts University
Overview The Tufts University School of Medicine Office of Graduate Student Services oversees admissions, recruitment marketing, registration, career services, and student services for about 1,000+ students in the Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Medical Science (MMS) for the Physician Assistant Program, and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MBS) on the Boston Health Sciences Campus. This role is hybrid, requiring on-site presence at the Boston Health Sciences campus two days per week; specific days and schedule are determined with the manager.
What You'll Do The Admissions Counselor will participate in recruitment, admissions, outreach, yield, and pre-matriculation efforts to enroll a prepared and talented student body. Responsibilities include:
Cross-trains on all graduate programs and serves as the representative for the Master’s in Public Health, including dual and combined programs.
Conducts outreach to prospective students and applicants to encourage conversion and uses Slate CRM to support these efforts.
Processes applications through the funnel and screens applications in Slate.
Liaises with program directors and other faculty and staff toward admissions and recruiting goals; leads a monthly program meeting.
Meets with applicants virtually and in person, providing high-quality customer service.
Organizes and conducts on-campus and virtual open houses and information sessions.
Supports yield activities including outreach and events.
Assists with operational needs related to enrolling students.
Travels regionally and nationally to recruitment events, including large-scale conferences, college fairs, and school presentations.
Maintains documentation, including system user guides and cycle preparation materials, in collaboration with the Slate staff member.
Oversees two admissions ambassadors.
Supports feeder school relationship development including research, outreach, scheduling, and conducting information sessions.
Creates and updates competition analyses and special projects as assigned.
Reviews and coordinates with Communications and Marketing to update website and materials; prepares and schedules Slate mailings.
What We're Looking For Basic Requirements
Knowledge and experience typically acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree.
Up to two years of relevant experience, which may include work or volunteer experience in an admissions office or similar setting.
Familiarity with systems and tools such as CRM and SIS platforms.
Knowledge of admissions funnel, outreach, and yield strategies.
Track record working with varied populations.
Detail orientation, including processes and documentation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting.
Customer service and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to travel regionally and nationally.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications
Slate, centralized application services, and/or WebADMIT experience.
Graduate admissions experience.
Special Work Schedule Requirements
This is a hybrid position requiring on-campus work in Boston two days per week.
Some nights and weekends required.
Pay Range Minimum $49,500.00; Midpoint $62,000.00; Maximum $74,500.00.
Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Seniority level Entry level
Job function Education and Training
Industry Higher Education
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