Senior Admissions Counselor

Senior Admissions Counselor Location: St. Davids Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 1084 Department: Undergraduate Admissions Opening Date: 03/12/2026

Description Benefits Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice. Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education.

Position Description The Senior Admissions Counselor is responsible for recruiting incoming Undergraduate students to Eastern University by promoting the positive and unique qualities the school has to offer. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions, the Senior Admissions Counselor will be assigned a geographical region for recruitment, and be tasked to engage with students and encourage them to enroll at Eastern. This position will entail evaluating academic records, working with students through the admissions process, and making admissions decisions. It will require seasonal travel, as well as occasional evening, weekend, and overnight responsibilities. The selected candidate will join a dynamic and energetic team at a growing Christian university.

Position Responsibilities

• Responsible for recruiting students to Eastern University, analyzing academic records, leading students through the admissions process, and making admissions decisions.
• Travel to high schools, college fairs, and other promotional events within assigned recruiting territory, and inspire students to apply to Eastern University.
• Build and develop relationships with high school guidance counselors, community based organizations, and prospective students and their families.
• Engage with prospective students and provide accurate and complete information about majors, campus, and student life.
• Conduct informational presentations to small and large groups regarding the admissions process.
• Participate in on-campus recruitment events such as Open House, Accepted Students Day, and Campus Visits.
• Review applications and related materials, and make informed decisions and recommendations regarding admission.
• Utilize Customer Relations Management (CRM) system to manage a large roster of applicants and admitted students.
• Perform data entry via the CRM and other databases for accurate recordkeeping of all recruitment activity to ensure department goals are met.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with prospective students via phone, email, text message, and in-person.
• Participate in weekly evening call nights during heavier recruitment periods.
• Facilitate communications between students and various campus resources, including Financial Aid, Registrar, Housing, Health Center, and Academic Advising.
• Manage and take ownership of special projects assigned by Associate or Assistant Director of Admissions.
• Provide mentoring to new hires and support to peers.
• Exhibit excellent customer service and foster relationships with students, families, high schools, and Eastern departments.
• Responsible for assigned tasks associated with achieving departmental goals.
• Responsible for maintaining comprehensive knowledge of university programs, admissions requirements, and student activities.

Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation. Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Embodies values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and affirmation. Seeks to treat each member of the campus community with fairness, dignity and respect seeking a spirit of unity and harmony as we join together to achieve our common mission.

Qualifications Required Qualifications

• One to two years of experience in higher education, recruitment, or other related fields.
• Experience excelling in a high volume, customer service-oriented environment.
• Minimum Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Possess a valid Driver's License for required frequent travel within the region.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Flexible, team-oriented, collaborative, positive work ethic and attitude.
• Project Management and Coordination
• Proven ability to effectively communicate in both writing and verbally.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Competence in desktop software, spreadsheet and CRM software (Salesforce).
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity.
• Demonstrate commitment to the student-focused and value-centered characteristics of the university as articulated in the EU Mission, Vision and Core Commitments.

About Eastern University Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply.

Background Checks Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position. Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances: 1) Affidavit; 2) FBI Criminal Record Check; 3) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and; 4) Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt.

Description Disclaimer This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned. For Staff positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Statement of Non-Discrimination Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.

Benefits We offer a complete benefits package to full-time faculty and staff including healthcare coverage, retirement plan contributions, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, long-term and short-term disability, tuition remission and tuition exchange participation as well as an extensive holiday, summer hours and paid time off leave schedule. Part-time Regular staff who are scheduled 30-36 hours per week over the course of a year, receive a full benefit package based on their part-time scheduled hours. Healthcare coverage is based on the ACA medical coverage guidelines. Affiliate faculty receive a benefit package as outlined with their covenant. Adjunct faculty may be eligible for medical coverage under the ACA after an annual one year lookback review. Part-time staff who are scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week schedule are eligible for employer contribution towards the retirement plan after one year of employment. Eligibility rules apply. Adjunct faculty may make employee deferral contributions towards the retirement plan. Part-Time Graduate Assistant Coaches are eligible for participation in the Tuition Remission Coaches Program. Temporary, Contractors and Seasonal Employees: Individuals in this status are scheduled on an as-needed-basis and are not eligible for participation in the University's benefits programs. Detailed information regarding our benefits program and eligibility is provided once hired or you can contact Human Resources with any questions.

Employer Eastern University Address: 1300 Eagle Road St. Davids, Pennsylvania, 19087 Phone: 610-341-5986 Website: http://www.eastern.edu