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Admissions Counselor
Office of Graduate Student Services
Tufts University
Overview
The Tufts University School of Medicine’s Graduate Programs (TUSMGP) houses the programs that confer the Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT), Master of Public Health (MPH), Master of Medical Science (MMS) by the Physician Assistant Program, Master of Science in Health Informatics and Analytics (MS-HIA), and Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MBS).
The Office of Graduate Student Services for the TUSMGP oversees the administrative operations of the Medical School’s graduate programs inclusive of admissions, recruitment marketing, registration, career services, and student services functions for about 1,000 plus students on the Boston Health Sciences Campus. This role is offered as hybrid (combination of onsite and remote) where you are required to be onsite at our Boston, MA Health Sciences campus 2-3 days per week. Specific days and schedule will be determined between you and your manager.
What You'll Do
The Admissions Counselor will participate in recruitment, admissions, outreach, and yield related to the effective recruitment, admissions, and enrollment of a diverse, talented student body.
Responsibilities include :
Cross trains on all graduate programs, with an assigned, focused portfolio
Processes applications through the funnel to ensure they are complete
Conducts outreach to prospective students and applicants to encourage conversion down the funnel and uses Slate CRM in support of the efforts
Liaises with program directors and other faculty and staff toward admissions and recruiting goals
Meets with prospective students virtually and in person
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, including but not limited to final official transcript collection
Travels regionally and nationally to recruitment events, including large scale conferences, college fairs, and school presentations
Supports feeder school relationship development including research, outreach, and scheduling and conducting information sessions
Creates and update competition analyses and special projects as assigned
What We're Looking For
Basic Requirements :
Earned bachelor’s degree
Up to 2 years of related experience working or volunteering in an admissions office
Familiarity with higher education technology such as CRMs and SISs
Knowledge of admissions funnel, outreach, and yield strategies
Track record working with diverse populations
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presenting
Customer service and relationship building skills
Ability to work independently and 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 to work on campus 2-3 days each week
Some nights and weekends are required
Pay Range Minimum $48,500.00, Midpoint $60,750.00, Maximum $73,000.00 Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.