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Admissions Counselor

Inside Higher Ed
Easton, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/14/2026
Lafayette College: Human Resources: Staff Positions: Enrollment Management

Location: Easton, PA

Open Date: Apr 13, 2026

Description

Lafayette College, a highly selective, private liberal arts college of 2,700 undergraduates, located in the picturesque Lehigh Valley and the historic city of Easton, PA (just 75 minutes from both New York City and Philadelphia), plans to appoint an admissions professional to help lead the College's effort to recruit, select and enroll new classes of students. Offering B.A. and B.S. degree programs in the liberal arts and engineering, Lafayette enjoys a distinctive reputation for having university-like resources within an intimate and increasingly dynamic and connected community. Lafayette is proud to be considered among the most compelling and successful colleges in the country. The successful candidate will play a key and active role in helping elevate Lafayette's presence on the national and international stage.

Duties

The Admissions Counselor performs a wide range of entry-level admissions duties including the management of all aspects of in-person and virtual (online) recruitment work for an assigned territory, such as:

  • representing the College at college fairs and high school visits
  • acting as the Lafayette liaison to school counselors
  • conducting interviews and group information sessions
  • evaluating admissions applications
  • developing and maintaining relationships with students, parents/guardians and community-based organization/independent counselors

In addition to significant contact with external constituents, the professional in this role will serve on and potentially lead a number of internal teams that advance the larger enrollment division's cause as an energized and goal-oriented operation.

The successful candidate must hold a bachelor's degree and be willing to travel domestically and possibly internationally. A valid driver's license is also required.

  • Extended hours during the academic year, including evenings and weekends (when necessary) are the norm.
  • The team seeks a teammate with an appreciation for the power of a liberal arts education and who can effectively engage students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are expected, as well as the ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • A high level of energy and an excitement for young people and their aspirations for college opportunities are critical components to being successful in this role.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must hold a bachelor's degree and be willing to travel domestically and possibly internationally. A valid driver's license is also required.

  • Extended hours during the academic year, including evenings and weekends (when necessary) are the norm.
  • The team seeks a teammate with an appreciation for the power of a liberal arts education and who can effectively engage students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are expected, as well as the ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • A high level of energy and an excitement for young people and their aspirations for college opportunities are critical components to being successful in this role.

Preferred Qualifications Include

  • proficiency in Spanish or Mandarin
  • be able to express a creative writing ability, specific event planning, statistical analysis, social media management and/or international experience
  • possess an outgoing, personable personality
  • display compelling public speaking abilities
  • be an optimistic, solution-oriented team player

Application Instructions

The anticipated salary range for this fully benefited position is $47,250 per year. For more information about Lafayette's generous package of employee benefits, you may visit this website: https://hr.lafayette.edu/benefits-available-to-you/.

To apply for this opportunity, please submit a resume and cover letter that clarifies your interest in this opportunity. Please note that up to three references are required from candidates who reach the finalist stage of the search.

For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/184728

Lafayette College does not discriminate, or permit discrimination, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, disability, religion, age, military or veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law in any educational programs and activities it operates, including admissions or employment, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of sex); the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (which require that the College not discriminate on the basis of disability); Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of race, color, or national origin); Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (which requires that the College not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (which requires that the College not discriminate on the basis of age); and other applicable laws and College policies. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Director of Educational Equity/Title IX Coordinator. Copies of relevant policies and procedures can be found at https://sash.lafayette.edu/policies-laws/.

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