Entry Level Admissions Counselor Jobs
New grad admissions counselor jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong internship background or demonstrated communication skills can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Education, with employers like Keiser University, D'Youville University, and Nova Southeastern University hiring at this level now.
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Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Undergrad Admissions
Salary: anticipated salary to start at $55,000, see posting details below.
Applications Open: Sep 21 2026
Applications Close:
General Summary of Position:
An Admissions Counselor contributes to the recruitment, application review, territory management, outreach, counseling, and enrollment goals of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Admissions Counselors are responsible for a variety of admissions-related activities that support the office's recruitment and yield efforts. These responsibilities include conducting in-person and virtual school visits, admissions workshops, parent and student programs, college fairs, and information sessions, as well as participating in virtual recruitment initiatives such as school visits, college fairs, panel discussions, and webinars.
Admissions Counselors are also responsible for reading, evaluating, summarizing, and making recommendations regarding admissions decisions for applicants. In addition, they must effectively manage an assigned recruitment territory by implementing outreach, recruitment, and yield strategies for a diverse population of prospective students, including high-achieving students, underrepresented students, local and out-of-state students, and international students.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Bachelor’s Degree, as well as student leadership or higher education experience.
- Willingness to work and succeed outside of a conventional workweek that includes extensive travel (10-12 weeks in the fall and 6-10 weeks in the spring, as well as frequent virtual recruitment opportunities throughout the year).
- Frequent weekend and evening hours required.
- Ability to critically read and analyze applications for admission.
- A valid driver’s license and personally owned, reliable transportation is required.
Additional Considerations:
- Proven ability to perform and thrive both independently and as a contributing member of a team is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit in a variety of communities and populations is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This is a SEIU Professional Union position, Grade P14. Anticipated salary based on qualifications within the range: minimum: $50,359 25th quartile: $56,654 and midpoint: $62,949
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
Position type: Staff Full Time
Benefit Status: Benefited-Union
Campus: UMass Lowell
Department: Undergrad Admissions
Salary: anticipated salary to start at $55,000, see posting details below.
Applications Open: Sep 21 2026
Applications Close:
General Summary of Position:
An Admissions Counselor contributes to the recruitment, application review, territory management, outreach, counseling, and enrollment goals of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Admissions Counselors are responsible for a variety of admissions-related activities that support the office's recruitment and yield efforts. These responsibilities include conducting in-person and virtual school visits, admissions workshops, parent and student programs, college fairs, and information sessions, as well as participating in virtual recruitment initiatives such as school visits, college fairs, panel discussions, and webinars.
Admissions Counselors are also responsible for reading, evaluating, summarizing, and making recommendations regarding admissions decisions for applicants. In addition, they must effectively manage an assigned recruitment territory by implementing outreach, recruitment, and yield strategies for a diverse population of prospective students, including high-achieving students, underrepresented students, local and out-of-state students, and international students.
Minimum Qualifications (Required):
- Bachelor’s Degree, as well as student leadership or higher education experience.
- Willingness to work and succeed outside of a conventional workweek that includes extensive travel (10-12 weeks in the fall and 6-10 weeks in the spring, as well as frequent virtual recruitment opportunities throughout the year).
- Frequent weekend and evening hours required.
- Ability to critically read and analyze applications for admission.
- A valid driver’s license and personally owned, reliable transportation is required.
Additional Considerations:
- Proven ability to perform and thrive both independently and as a contributing member of a team is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit in a variety of communities and populations is preferred.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.
This is a SEIU Professional Union position, Grade P14. Anticipated salary based on qualifications within the range: minimum: $50,359 25th quartile: $56,654 and midpoint: $62,949
Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.
Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.
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Entry Level Admissions Counselor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level admissions counselor job?
Entry level admissions counselor roles look for candidates who can build rapport quickly and communicate clearly with prospective students. A bachelor's degree is typically expected, and internship experience in higher education, student services, or recruitment gives you a real edge. Familiarity with CRM tools, strong writing samples, and any campus ambassador or volunteer recruiting experience all strengthen an application at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level admissions counselors?
Companies hiring entry level admissions counselors right now include Keiser University, D'Youville University, and Nova Southeastern University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of colleges and universities, for-profit education providers, and vocational or trade schools actively building out their enrollment teams.
Are there remote entry level admissions counselor jobs?
Yes, though most roles at this level are on-site or hybrid given the student-facing nature of the work. About 30% of entry level admissions counselor openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so options do exist for candidates who need location flexibility, particularly in online enrollment and virtual recruitment roles.
Are these new grad admissions counselor jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior admissions counselor roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or campus involvement in place of full-time history, or notes that a portfolio of communication work is considered. New grad candidates often find these openings a direct path in without needing prior professional admissions experience.
Which industries hire the most entry level admissions counselors?
Entry Level admissions counselor roles concentrate in Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because enrollment growth, competitive recruitment targets, and expanding student pipelines all require dedicated entry level staff to manage outreach and application support.