The Johns Hopkins University
Overview
The Peabody Conservatory Admissions Office seeks an Admissions Counselor (Admissions Officer) to work in consultation with the Executive Director of Enrollment Management to support the strategic direction and day‑to‑day operations of the Admissions Office. This role is involved in all phases of the admission process, including representing Peabody at in‑person and virtual recruitment events, managing applications, facilitating auditions, collaborating with faculty to identify and enroll talented students, and managing day‑to‑day operations as assigned. The counselor helps build and maintain a recruitment network, supports data collection and reporting to monitor effectiveness, and contributes to outreach and marketing initiatives that promote the Conservatory’s diverse programs. The successful candidate will be highly organized, collaborative, and passionate about music and dance with the ability to engage effectively with students, families, and the broader artistic community.
Prospective Student Engagement & Counseling
Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants and families, providing guidance on admissions, auditions, and enrollment processes.
Maintain communication throughout the application process, including email, phone, and in‑person interactions.
Recruitment & Relationship Management
Manage a recruitment portfolio in collaboration with faculty and departments.
Build and maintain relationships with feeder schools, teachers, youth programs, and other community partners.
Represent Peabody at on‑ and off‑campus recruitment events, including college fairs, festivals, and high school visits.
Event & Audition Coordination
Organize auditions, open houses, campus tours, and major recruitment events such as Audition Week.
Assist with scheduling, logistics, and faculty coordination for recruitment activities.
Data, Reporting & Strategic Support
Collect, analyze, and report on recruitment data to inform enrollment planning and scholarship decisions.
Support the development and execution of strategic recruitment initiatives.
Marketing, Outreach & Communications
Collaborate on admissions materials, website content, and creative outreach projects.
Contribute to marketing initiatives that promote the Conservatory’s programs.
Operations & Staff Support
Support, supervise and train student employees.
Assist with admissions systems, purchasing, printing, mailings, reimbursements, and other office operations.
Support broader admissions office priorities as assigned.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to travel; multi‑task and demonstrate excellent judgment in complex situations.
Ability to work after 5 pm and some weekends during peak admissions seasons.
Demonstrated aptitude with technology and software, including MS 365 and Slate.
Excellent customer service and communications skills.
Ability to work as part of a team, independently, with a diverse clientele and maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of and appreciation for music and the performing arts.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
One‑year related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high‑school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Fundamental knowledge of classical music; experience in admissions.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in music is strongly preferred.
Two years of relevant office or admissions work.
Job Details Title: Admissions Counselor (Peabody Admissions)
Salary: $48,000 – $84,100 per year (Targeted $65,469)
Location: Peabody Institute, Baltimore, MD
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Full Time, Exempt
Employment Type: Full Time
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Department: Admissions
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Prospective Student Engagement & Counseling
Serve as a primary point of contact for applicants and families, providing guidance on admissions, auditions, and enrollment processes.
Maintain communication throughout the application process, including email, phone, and in‑person interactions.
Recruitment & Relationship Management
Manage a recruitment portfolio in collaboration with faculty and departments.
Build and maintain relationships with feeder schools, teachers, youth programs, and other community partners.
Represent Peabody at on‑ and off‑campus recruitment events, including college fairs, festivals, and high school visits.
Event & Audition Coordination
Organize auditions, open houses, campus tours, and major recruitment events such as Audition Week.
Assist with scheduling, logistics, and faculty coordination for recruitment activities.
Data, Reporting & Strategic Support
Collect, analyze, and report on recruitment data to inform enrollment planning and scholarship decisions.
Support the development and execution of strategic recruitment initiatives.
Marketing, Outreach & Communications
Collaborate on admissions materials, website content, and creative outreach projects.
Contribute to marketing initiatives that promote the Conservatory’s programs.
Operations & Staff Support
Support, supervise and train student employees.
Assist with admissions systems, purchasing, printing, mailings, reimbursements, and other office operations.
Support broader admissions office priorities as assigned.
Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to travel; multi‑task and demonstrate excellent judgment in complex situations.
Ability to work after 5 pm and some weekends during peak admissions seasons.
Demonstrated aptitude with technology and software, including MS 365 and Slate.
Excellent customer service and communications skills.
Ability to work as part of a team, independently, with a diverse clientele and maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of and appreciation for music and the performing arts.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree.
One‑year related experience.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high‑school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
Preferred Qualifications
Fundamental knowledge of classical music; experience in admissions.
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in music is strongly preferred.
Two years of relevant office or admissions work.
Job Details Title: Admissions Counselor (Peabody Admissions)
Salary: $48,000 – $84,100 per year (Targeted $65,469)
Location: Peabody Institute, Baltimore, MD
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, Full Time, Exempt
Employment Type: Full Time
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Department: Admissions
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