TITLE Admission Counselor
DEPARTMENT Admission
REPORTS TO Director of Admission
TYPE Full-Time, Union, Non-Exempt, Annual pay: $55,000
Location On-campus
JOB SUMMARY
The Admission Counselor supports undergraduate admission across the Schools of
Art, Architecture, and Engineering. This entry-level role assists with recruitment,
application review, event coordination, and daily admission operations to help
maintain a responsive and student-centered process.
The Admission Counselor represents The Cooper Union to prospective students,
families, educators, and community partners. The role participates in on-campus
and virtual recruitment and yield activities, reviews applications, and contributes to
institutional enrollment goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Represent The Cooper Union at high school visits, college fairs, virtual programs, and
community-based organization events across all three schools.
• Support on-campus and virtual recruitment and yield initiatives.
• Contribute to admission communications, including email campaigns, website updates,
social media content, and print materials.
• Coordinate the setup, processing, and secure return of Hometests and Studio Tests;
facilitate faculty review processes.
• Assist in the review of applications to ensure timely, thoughtful, and consistent
evaluation aligned with institutional standards.
• Support coordination and preparation of application materials for committee review.
• Assist in planning, organizing, and executing major admission programs, including Open
House, Admitted Student Day, and counselor-focused events.
• Provide logistical and on-site support for recruitment and yield events.
• Provide support and coverage at the Hub Admission Desk, responding to inquiries from
prospective students and families in person, by phone, and via email.
• Provide administrative support related to recruitment travel and events, including
reimbursement processing.
SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with data management; Slate preferred.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, particularly during peak admission
periods.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive and equitable admission process and creating a
welcoming environment for all prospective students.
EDUCATION
• Bachelor's Degree. Experience in Admission/Higher Ed.