Location: Pasadena, CA
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. #### **Job Summary** The Undergraduate Admissions Counselor is a regular, full-time, benefits-eligible salaried position responsible for recruiting and evaluating candidates for undergraduate admission as well as carrying out other assigned projects as needed. This position will sit within the Marketing, Communications, and Visitors’ Experience team of the Undergraduate Admissions Office and reports to Senior Associate Director. #### **Essential Job Duties** - Responsible for filling a significant coordinator role for an admissions program and/or event. The admissions program specific to this role will encompass marketing, particularly managing the branding and social media strategy of the Undergraduate Admissions Office. - Counsel students and conduct presentations about Caltech undergraduate life, admissions and financial aid policies/procedures to audiences on campus, in high schools, and at large off-campus venues. - Plan and execute an effective recruitment travel plan that makes appropriate use of staff time, budget, and data to target the most promising candidates to Caltech. - Travel as much as 4-6 weeks during the fall months, including but not limited to out of state travel. - Build and maintain relationships with high school counselors and alumni in an assigned fixed region, as well as with faculty, staff and other relevant stakeholders. - Thoroughly read, critically evaluate, and recommend appropriate admission decisions on highly competitive applications. - In concert with the overall brand guides of the Institute, directs the social media and branding standards specific to the Undergraduate Admissions Office. - Manage the desig