Description

Job Description

The Office of Admission seeks a temporary Admission Counselor through December 19, 2025 to assist in the recruitment of new students

• Attend in-person and virtual college fairs and high school visits/conduct classroom presentations
• Answer admission related questions to prospective students at high school and college fairs
• Responsible for the effective use of Salesforce
• Assist with on-campus and off-campus events for prospective students and their families
• Other related duties as assigned by the Director of Admission

Requirements

Required:
• Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of MCPHS return on investment
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays is required
• Ability to thrive in a customer service role
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• A valid driver's license

Preferred:
• Knowledge of Salesforce or some other CRM
• Prior experience in higher education, in Admission, as a volunteer or paid position

Physical Requirements:
• Standing, sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between offices and buildings
• Must have the ability to lift up to 20 lbs
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
• Must be able to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure
• Must be able to be physically in attendance at designated worksite during scheduled work hours and to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must be able to travel 100% locally and nationally with some weekends required.
• Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction)

Apply
Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us
Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.