Position
Overseas Admissions Counselor (Student Recruiter) based in Tokyo
Department
Admissions Counseling Office
Report to
Director, Overseas Admissions Counseling
Position Type
Full-time
Work Hours
37.5 hours per week (9:00–17:30, Monday through Friday)
Evening and weekend work are required on occasion for operational business needs.
Location
Hillside Center (Mizonokuchi station)
Remote work available; on-site attendance may be required as needed for business purposes.
Visa Requirement
Temple University, Japan Campus (TUJ) is able to sponsor a visa for this position.
Salary & Benefits
Commensurate with experience.
Eleven (11) days paid vacation in the first year, increasing to 20 days after 6 years of employment, plus 5 paid “personal and sick days” each year. In addition, approximately two weeks company-wide break over Christmas/New Year. Japanese social insurance and pension, commuting/telework allowance, a welfare-discount program membership, and retirement payment system.
Overview of Position
TUJ educates over 3,000 undergraduate students from around the world at its locations in Tokyo area (City Campus, Hillside Center), and Kyoto (TUJ Kyoto). TUJ has embarked on a major expansion as its enrollment has nearly tripled over the past 5 years.
TUJ seeks a motivated and outgoing admissions counselor for its overseas markets worldwide to support university recruiting and advising prospective students. The Overseas Admissions Counselor will assist TUJ in meeting enrollment goals that focus on continuing current growth and achieving a qualified and diverse student population.
This position will be primarily responsible for recruiting in the U.S. but will also include regions in Asia and elsewhere as needed. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, student recruiting, and sales and/or marketing experience to serve in this entry to mid-level position. Previous experience in the education sector is preferred. Weekend and evening work and significant international travel will be required.
Primary Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary point of contact for prospective students and applicants
- Represent TUJ to the public and its vision to prospective students, parents, school counselors, Japanese language teachers, academic institutions, and other entities
- Create and execute recruiting trip plans that include, but does not limit to, visits to high schools and community colleges, attending school/college fairs, recruiting conferences, and other relevant events
- Conduct individual meetings and information sessions with prospective and/or admitted students
- Spend significant time overseas on recruiting trips
- Prepare and give presentations about TUJ, and studying and living in Japan
- Provide support for various recruiting and marketing projects and programs as assigned by the Director of Overseas Admissions Counseling
Qualifications & Experience
- Native or native-level English
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
- Valid driver’s license and ability to get an international driver’s permit if required
- Strong computer skills (database, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Friendly, customer-focused, and professional
- Sales and/or marketing experience
- Strong organizational skills
- Target oriented mindset
- Ability to communicate effectively at a professional level (in written and verbal form)
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- 2 to 3 years of previous experience in student recruiting and/or university admissions
- Experience presenting to large groups, trip planning, and marketing is a plus
- Business-level spoken Japanese
- Experience with Slate
- Study experience at a U.S. higher education institution and/or study abroad experience