Admissions Representative / Eastern Pennsylvania /Southern New Jersey

Admissions Representative / Eastern Pennsylvania /Southern New Jersey

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Posting Summary

Posting Number - STA00353PO26

Job Family - Enrollment Management

Job Function - Admissions

USC Market Title - Admissions Representative

Job Level - P0 - Professional

Business Title (Internal Title) - Admissions Representative / Eastern Pennsylvania /Southern New Jersey

Campus - Columbia

Work County - Out of State

College/Division - Enrollment Management

Department - EM Undergraduate Admissions

State Pay Range - G05

USC Market Range - MRB - $36,608 $44,845 $53,082

Anticipated Hiring Range - $46,125 - $56,602, Salary is commensurate with experience. A cost-of-living supplement, based on residency location, will also be included in a final compensation package.

Location of Vacancy - East Pennsylvania/ New Jersey

Part/Full Time - Full Time

Hours per Week - 37.5

Work Schedule - Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, on hour for lunch. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. This position requires extensive travel and seasonal overtime.

Basis - 12 months

Job Search Category - Student Services

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From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

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Advertised Job Summary - The Admissions Representative:

Manages an assigned geographic territory in (Eastern Pennsylvania /Southern New Jersey) as part of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions' nationwide recruitment program.

Must live in their assigned territory (Eastern Pennsylvania /Southern New Jersey) and is responsible for maintaining up-to-date knowledge and oversight of that territory in order to identify and recruit prospective students, feeder schools, and potential growth markets.

Will utilize high-level customer service, relationship-building, presentation, technological, and data analysis skills in order to recruit prospective students, report on their territory, and provide recruitment data to management to determine market priorities.

Will present students, parents, and high school counselors with up-to-date information about the University of South Carolina student experience and advise them on admissions policies and procedures.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience - Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and no prior work experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge and familiarity of USC. Background experience in admissions, customer service, marketing, sales, public relations, or another student personnel area. Preference will be given to those who currently live in counties located in Philadelphia, PA or Camden, Gloucester, Burlington counties in New Jersey and have knowledge of the local secondary schools

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities - Must relate well to people, have an engaging personality, and be able to speak with confidence in front of groups. Must have exceptional customer service skills to ensure positive, brand-promoting interactions with prospective students/families, guidance counselors, and other constituents. Knowledge of secondary and postsecondary school systems desired. Must be able to read and evaluate academic credentials as well as market data for assigned territory. Must be able to operate a personal computer. Must be able to make public presentations to groups, counsel individuals, and maintain confidentiality of student credentials. Will be required to organize special programs and travel to recruitment territory independently. Must have reliable transportation. Must have strong writing skills. This position requires extensive travel and seasonal overtime.

Job Duties

Job Duty - Develop, plan, and implement admissions recruitment activities within assigned territory. This includes, but is not limited to, attendance at college fairs, high school visits, workshops, panels, and other recruitment events. Enter all recruitment plans, student inquiries, and assessment into Slate by set deadlines. Complete all purchasing, travel, HR, and paperwork in compliance with University and office policy.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 20

Job Duty - Build relationships and personalize the admissions process for students, parents, and high school counselors within assigned territory by establishing a seasonal outreach plan. This should include (but is not limited to) personalized communication and/or updates via note writing, email, text, and/or or phone calls; outreach events via virtual platform; and in-person special events.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 20

Job Duty - Exhibit exemplary professionalism and provide excellent customer service as representative of the university. Advise and counsel students and their families regarding admissions and other University policies and procedures. This will include significant communication with students and parents via phone and email.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 20

Job Duty - Complete general admissions duties including, but not limited to, application file review, attendance at special events, COWmail, and general office phone calls. Use necessary technology in day-to-day activities to better perform regional duties and to stay connected with Columbia-based staff as well as other remote employees. Attend staff meetings, trainings, workshops, department visits, and (when possible) professional conferences.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 20

Job Duty - Using demographic, historical and environmental data, effectively analyze and strategically manage assigned recruitment territory.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 15

Job Duty - Other duties as assigned.

Essential Function - Yes

Percentage of Time - 5

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive - No

Hazardous weather category - Non-Essential

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