Admissions - Admissions Counselor

About Sacred Heart University

As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu

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To apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a completed application and résumé through the University's online application system. Applications submitted outside of the official Careers at SHU website will not be considered. Applicants should not apply through third-party or external job sites, as such postings may be fraudulent or may misrepresent opportunities that are no longer available at the University. A cover letter or statement of interest is preferred for all staff positions. 

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.

Position Summary

Promote the institution within an assigned territory to successfully increase the number of full-time prospective students enrolling in and graduating from Sacred Heart University, meeting the recruitment and retention goals identified by the University’s Strategic Plan. 

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment

• Plan and execute visits to high schools in assigned territory to promote Sacred Heart University.
• Represent Sacred Heart University at all applicable college fairs.
• Heavy day, night, and weekend travel 3-6 months per year.
• Maintain professional relationships with school counselors and independent counselors in assigned territory.
• Maintain consistent contact with inquiries to convert to applicants through interviews, phone calls, and e-mail.
• Maintain contacts with applicants to assist in converting them to enrolled students.
• Interview students and follow up with an appropriate personal note.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Consistently work towards and develop a strategic plan to achieve the enrollment goal for the territory assigned by the Director.
• Read and review applications for assigned territory.
• Enter admission decisions for applications generated for territory and other areas when necessary.
• Present information sessions about Sacred Heart University to prospective families and students before campus tours.
• Gain knowledge and keep up to date with Slate software or applicable CRM.

      Planning and Research

• Attend recruitment events such as open houses and admitted student days hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admission.
• Attend regional receptions held in assigned territory hosted by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
• Greet families and be available to promote and answer questions on Sacred Heart University that students may have.

Due to the exciting, growing, and evolving nature of the office, additional responsibilities may be required.  Also, because we strive to work as a team, there will be times when one of the counselors needs assistance with various projects.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Other Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. 
• A valid driver’s license with no violations is necessary.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred 
• Ability and willingness to enthusiastically support Sacred Heart University’s Catholic identity, tradition, spirit, and commitment to all students' moral and ethical development. 
• Possess high-level communication skills to express, both orally and in writing, the mission and recruiting goals of the University. 
• An appreciation of the role of all recruitment areas – athletics, financial aid, career development, student life, academics, and the ability to bring smooth coordination to their work, regardless of their organizational location. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills to work effectively with the Dean, counselors, faculty, administrators, students, alums, community leaders, and volunteers. 
• Ability to work collaboratively as an admissions team member and develop effective short-range strategic plans.
• Must demonstrate enthusiasm, drive, motivational ability, willingness to take risks, and a competitive spirit, as well as intellectual depth, moral integrity, vision, energy, and creativity; ability to think outside the box. 
• Must possess knowledge of computers and an understanding of technology's potential to facilitate the admissions function and improve internal and external communication. 
• Strong commitment to liberal arts education.

Unusual Working Conditions

Significant travel, later evening hours, and weekends/holidays are required.

This job posting provides an overview of the role's general nature and expected tasks. It is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all duties performed. The university reserves the right to modify or reassign job responsibilities at any time. This posting description does not constitute an employment contract, either explicit or implied.