At Pitt-Bradford, admissions isn’t just a process — it’s a relationship. If you’re ready to be the reason a student chooses their future, we’d love to hear from you.
The University of Pittsburgh at Bradford is accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month Admissions Counselor, reporting to Vice President for Enrollment Management and Director of Admissions. This is a people-first role at a student-centered campus where every interaction matters — and where you’ll build real relationships with students from their very first point of contact.
Benefits: Excellent benefits package, including a retirement plan with up to 8% employer match; group medical, life, optional vision, and dental insurance; and generous vacation, sick, and personal time. For details, visit https://www.hr.pitt.edu/benefits/health-welfare
Prepares, processes, maintains, and provides information regarding student admissions records and/or reports. Participates in recruitment activities and projects.
Duties:
- Travel and recruit across the northeastern United States, with focused attention on Eastern PA, New Jersey, and the DC area.
- Interview prospective students, review applications, and provide personalized guidance throughout the admissions process.
- Counsel and follow up with first-year and transfer students interested in enrolling at Pitt-Bradford.
- Represent the University at college fairs, high school visits, and campus events.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree required; preference given to Pitt-Bradford alumni
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel extensively
- Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the energy to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Experience managing a travel budget or related administrative responsibilities is helpful.
- A genuine enthusiasm for working with students — a sense of humor and a strong work ethic go a long way here.
Moderate phys·cal effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
- Job Classification: Staff.Admissions Counselor I
- Job Family: Academic & Student Services
- Job Sub-Family: Admissions, Enrollment, & Recruitment
- Campus: Bradford
- Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required
- Substitution in lieu of education or experience: No
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; nights and weekends as needed
- Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
- Hiring Range: $40,000.00
- Relocation Offered: No
- Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
- Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
- Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
- Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter