Part Time 3rd Shift Counselor

Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor

Administrative

Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time

Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends may be required based on business needs.
Academic Affairs

00295 - Office of Admissions

The Office of Admissions is a dynamic and growing organization committed to assisting future students learn about and enroll at the University of Utah. We are seeking a personable, energetic and poised Admissions Counselor to join our team to help us expand our recruitment reach in- and out-of-state, continue to increase our new student enrollment, and shape the entering class.
The Admission Counselor is primarily responsible for the recruitment and admission of new undergraduate students. The Admission Counselor serves incoming and prospective students as their primary contact, answering incoming phone calls, responding to admission related e-mails, coordinating/delivering information sessions, representing the University of Utah at community colleges throughout Utah and an assigned territory. Additionally, the An Admission Counselor
serves as primary evaluator of applications. This is a position that requires continuous student contact, an understanding of admissions best practices, the ability to address students from varied backgrounds and in unique academic situations, an eye for detail, and the ability to multi-task.
The admissions counselor will work alongside the recruitment team in the Emma Eccles Jones Welcome Center in the Gardner Commons building, a state-of-the-art building located in the heart of our campus.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Serve as primary contact for prospective students, answering related emails and phone calls
Develop, implement, report and assess a domestic student recruitment plan that helps the University of Utah achieve its enrollment goals
Implement a domestic student recruitment plan which includes in-person and virtual visits and attending recruitment initiatives within the community of an assigned territory
Lead information sessions, both on and off campus, attend college fairs, and advise students, families, and counselors on the U's admissions process and policies.
Read and evaluate all domestic applications in regional territory
Significant travel up to 4 - 6 weeks annually within the territory between early September to November and January to May is required
Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years' related experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Possess excellent customer service skills
The ideal candidate will be willing to work some evenings and weekends and travel overnight in-and out-of-state approximately 4-6 weeks annually.
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Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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