Admissions Counselor

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor will assist in the development and implementation of data-informed recruitment and outreach plans to meet enrollment targets for the assigned caseload of graduate programs within the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). This position may require working weekends and evenings, as well as local and regional travel.

Essential Functions

Develops and implements a recruiting and outreach plan for graduate programs within the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS) designed for the working professional.

Identifies target markets and recruiting opportunities in coordination with the department chairs, graduate program directors, and GSAS Marketing and Recruiting Specialist.

Coordinates with Enrollment Services and program directors to keep Slate application forms current.

Creates and manages a communication plan from inquiry to enrollment.

Processes and reviews applications through the online application system Slate.

Creates and distributes reports within Slate to assist program directors with applicant/prospective applicant data.

Processes the GSAS Dean's application decisions and mediates admissions issues.

Coordinates and attends graduate admissions fairs and events.

Manages their awarding of merit aid to prospective students with the GSAS Business and Planning Officer.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation.

Additional Functions

Trains department chairs and program directors on the Slate system.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree.

Minimum of one year of university admissions experience, serving graduate degree programs at the doctoral, master's and certificate levels.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Proficiency in online CRM and application systems, preferably Slate.

Independent, proactive approach to responsibilities, planning, and project management.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills, with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent judgment, diplomacy, and discretion are necessary in handling confidential and/or sensitive materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $65,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $71,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A974P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

10/31/2025

Special Instructions

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Sitting Nearly Continuously

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Nearly Continuously

Hearing, Listening, Talking Nearly Continuously

Standing

Standing Not Required

Walking

Walking Not Required

Running

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Not Required

Climbing stairs Not Required

Climbing ladders

Climbing ladders Not Required

Reaching overhead

Reaching overhead Not Required

Pulling, pushing

Pulling, pushing Not Required

Shoveling

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting - up to 20 pounds

Lifting - up to 20 pounds Not Required

Lifting - up to 50 pounds

Lifting - up to 50 pounds Not Required

Lifting - over 50 pounds Not Required

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Supplemental questions you will be required to answer on the application (No action is needed on this page)

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ( ).

• Do you have a bachelor's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a minimum of one year of university admissions experience, serving graduate degree programs at the doctoral, master's and certificate levels?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you proficient in online CRM and application systems, preferably Slate.
  • Yes
  • No