Admissions Counselor

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's Office of Admissions is seeking 2 Admissions Counselors to expand recruitment in- and out-of-state and to shape the entering class. The role focuses on guiding prospective undergraduate students through the admission process and serving as their primary contact.

You will travel within your territory, conduct information sessions, visit high schools, and work with counselors to advise families on policies. A bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years related experience are required.

Qualifications

• 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).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for prospective students via email and phone.
• Develop and assess a domestic student recruitment plan to meet enrollment goals.
• Coordinate in-person and virtual high school visits and community recruitment.
• Lead info sessions on/off campus; attend college fairs; advise families.
• Build relationships with prospective students, families, alumni, and coordinators.
• Represent the U at on/off-campus events in assigned territory for first-year students.
• Read and evaluate domestic applications in regional territory.
• Travel 4–6 weeks annually within the territory.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

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 2 personable, energetic and poised Admissions Counselors 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 high schools throughout Utah and an assigned out-of-state territory. Additionally, the 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.

Responsibilities

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 to high schools, community‑based organizations, 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.
• Build personalized relationships with prospective students, families, coordinators, alumni, and other constituents in support of the recruitment goals for students
• In collaboration with the campus experience team, represent the U at all on and off‑campus admission and recruiting events in an assigned territory, for first‑year students
• 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
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

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).

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Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
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.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .
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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B status)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

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