Graduate Admissions Counselor

Position Details The Office of Admissions for Graduate and Continuing Studies at the University of Tampa has an open position for a Graduate Admissions Counselor. The counselor will perform routine and non-routine duties requiring high proficiency for admissions work. This position reports to the Director of Graduate and Continuing Studies, Admissions with a dotted line to the Director of Enrollment Management. Responsibilities Serve as the university liaison for interested and prospective students for various graduate programs for the university. Provide strong follow up with students through heavy phone outreach and in person meetings. Serve as the university's marketer and recruiter of graduate programs to meet targeted enrollment goals. Advise prospective students about application and enrollment procedures for the University. Present program and university information to students in both online and public information sessions. Review applications for admission and ensure accuracy before submitting them to the committee. Manage all documentation required for applicants. Work closely with operations staff to expedite application processing personally as needed. Maintain strong record keeping in student information system to create a complete electronic profile of each recruited student. Assist the Director of Graduate and Continuing Studies, Admissions with other duties that will benefit the growth and development of the incoming class quantity and academic profile. Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. Superior public relations, customer service, and cultural sensitivity skills, as well as public speaking skills. Good computer skills with proficiency in MS Office products and web applications required. Convey a professional and enthusiastic attitude. Ability to serve as part of a team and demonstrate a proven ability to establish priorities and work independently. Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices. Required Attachments Cover Letter Resume Work Schedule Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer: Monday through Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Some nights and weekends are required for special events. The University Of Tampa Offers Great Benefits To Include FREE Tuition Generous paid leave Wellness initiatives 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans FREE On-Campus Parking Access to Campus Amenities Fitness Center Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts And more! Submission Guidelines To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Background Check Requirements Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report. Additional Information This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Tampa