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Counselor Graduate Admission

Job Category: Administrative / Clerical

Requisition Number: COUNS001416

Posted: November 11, 2026

Full Time

On-site

Rate: $55,000 USD per year

Location: Monmouth University Main Campus
West Long Branch, NJ

Monmouth University is seeking applications for a Graduate Admission Counselor in the Graduate Admission department. The candidate would be expected to serve as a representative of the University to recruit prospective graduate students. The primary function of the position is to promote the institution and Graduate Studies; coordinate recruitment efforts with faculty program directors; work collaboratively with program directors to assist students throughout the process, troubleshoot, and meet enrollment targets; work with the Associate Vice President of Undergraduate and Graduate Admission, admission leadership team, and program directors to help develop, evaluate, execute, and track program-specific marketing and recruitment initiatives.

Additional Application Material Required:

Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates should upload the following:

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents:

• Professional References
• Other Document

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluation of applicants' academic credentials or preparation of those credentials for faculty review.
• Cultivate prospective students through telephone contact, interviews and personal correspondence.
• Represent the University at outside events such as college fairs, corporate venues off-campus as well as at University-sponsored on-campus and virtual open-houses.
• Represent the Division of Enrollment Management and the Office of Graduate Admission on assigned committees.
• Responsible for dissemination of information about academic programs and admission requirements to prospective students.
• Responsible for meeting established enrollment objectives.
• Serve as a representative of the University to recruit prospective students; primary function of the position is to promote the institution and Graduate Studies.
• Support students throughout the enrollment process, from the inquiry to application to registration and arrival.
• Coordinate recruitment efforts with faculty program directors; work collaboratively with program directors to assist students throughout the process, troubleshoot, and meet enrollment targets.
• Conduct research on trends in graduate admission, competitors, and best practices.
• Work with the Associate Vice President of Undergraduate and Graduate Admission, admission leadership team, and program directors to help develop, execute, evaluate, and track program-specific marketing and recruitment initiatives.
• Assist in the development of recruitment materials as well as the development of graduate admission content on the University web site.
• Other duties as assigned to support graduate and undergraduate enrollment efforts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree.
• A valid driver's license in your state of residence and have had no serious violations (Type A) within the past five (5) years and no more than three (3) moving violations (Type B) in the past three (3) years. University Policy found here: Monmouth University Vehicle Use Policy.
• Must have a keen orientation to goal achievement, strong organizational and communication skills, capability to work in a fast-paced environment, high energy, enthusiasm, and self-motivation.
• Ability to plan, organize and set priorities.
• Must be able to function independently and work in collaboration with program directors to achieve enrollment targets.
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of people, including prospective students, faculty, administrators and outside community members.
• Must be willing to work evening hours and weekends, and travel in and out of state for recruitment purposes.
• Willingness and ability to travel/recruit throughout New Jersey and the surrounding tri-state area.
• Must be able to utilize a variety of computer software programs in order to successfully complete assigned tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to treat confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Basic Knowledge of MS Word and Excel 2016.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree or graduate-level coursework.
• Recruiting/sales background, work experience in an admission office as a full-time employee, and/or corporate or education work experience.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to:

Barbara Santos at bsantos@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5629

Note to Applicants:

Please keep in mind that a job posted as “Open until filled” may close at any time without notice. As such, we encourage you to submit your application and all required documentation as quickly as possible to ensure consideration for the posted position.

Working at Monmouth University perks:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits
• Tuition Remission for employee upon hire
• Tuition Remission for spouse or civil-union partner and IRS dependent after one-year of full-time continuous employment
• Employer paid Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employer sponsored Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), FSA, Telehealth and more

Department:

Graduate Admission

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday

Total Weeks Per Year:

52

Hours Per Week:

36.25

Expected Salary:

$55,000 - $60,000

Union:

N/A

Job Posting Close Date:

Equal Opportunity Employer

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