Admission Counselor II

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix is seeking an Admissions Counselor II to support student recruitment, communications, admissions processing, interview coordination and pre-matriculation requirements for SHP graduate and professional programs.

The role serves as a primary contact for prospective applicants from inquiry through application processing, interview and pre-matriculation steps. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning required.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and plan outreach events for prospective students.
• Regularly seek out new opportunities for prospective student interaction.
• Respond to inquiries professionally via email, phone, webinar, or in person.
• Coordinate candidate interviews and applicant movements.
• Update and manage applications in GradApp, CAS and WebAdMIT.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Written communication

Task management

Customer service

Software literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

GradApp

CAS

WebAdMIT

Job description

Location

Tucson Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The School of Health Professions (SHP) is excited to welcome applicants for the role of Admissions Counselor II. This role's primary purpose is to support student recruitment, applicant communication, admissions processing, interview coordination, and pre-matriculation requirements for SHP graduate and professional programs. SHP programs include Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Nurse-Midwifery, Genetic Counseling and other developing programs. Reporting to and working collaboratively with the Admissions Counselor III the Admissions Counselor II serves as a primary point of contact for prospective applicants and supports them from initial inquiry through application processing, interview, and pre-matriculation requirements.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Identify and plan outreach events for prospective students.
• Regularly seek out new and unique opportunities for prospective student interaction and engagement.
• Utilize administrative and other software tools to manage ongoing communications with prospective students.
• Respond to prospective student inquiries in a professional and timely manner via email, phone, webinar, or in-person.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for prospective applicants regarding program requirements, application deadlines, and general program questions.
• Track, document, and support completion of outstanding prerequisite coursework and pre-matriculation requirements for applicants recommended for admission.
• Process and maintain transcripts, document uploads, applicant records, and related documentation in appropriate systems and folders.
• Collaborate with SHP program faculty and staff to support student recruitment and selection processes.
• Represent the SHP at relevant recruitment functions and events – some of which may be evenings or weekends and at times outside of the State of Arizona.
• Participate in informational webinars, pre-health club presentations, tabling events, and other recruitment activities with campus and community partners.
• Maintain a solid knowledge of SHP graduate and professional programs and University of Arizona graduate and professional admissions processes to assist and advise prospective students.
• Assist SHP program admissions committees as needed.
• Update and manage applications in relevant systems such as GradApp, Centralized Application Services (CAS), and WebAdMIT.
• Assist with initial application processing and evaluation to ensure applicants meet minimum requirements. Advise applicants of missing requirements and pathways for application completion.
• Manage and coordinate candidate interviews, including applicant check-in, coordination of applicant movement, monitoring interview rotations, troubleshooting issues, and supporting an organized applicant experience.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate prospective student outreach and recruitment events on- and off-campus, including virtual events.
• Generate reports and maintain accurate applicant and admissions-related records using appropriate systems and tools.
• Update enrollment-related content to ensure accuracy of information provided on the website, marketing materials and any other platforms available to prospective students.
• Collaborate with the Admissions Counselor III to develop and implement email, print, and digital communication and marketing strategies for programs and initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with different groups / individuals.
• Skilled in public speaking and presenting to groups.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and track multiple tasks, people, and projects.
• Facility with different types of software platforms.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 3 year of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

FLSA Exempt

Full Time/Part Time Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week 40

Job FTE 1.0

Work Calendar Fiscal

Job Category Student Services

Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay $42,282 -$52,851

Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Grade 5

Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator .

Career Stream and Level

PC2

Job Family

Recruitment & Admissions

Job Function

Student Services

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Contact Information for Candidates

Sienna Mack I [e-mail]

Open Date

9/25/2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume and Cover Letter

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