Admissions Counselor, Admissions

University of Tampa Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Tuition

Generous Paid Leave

Wellness Initiatives

Health Reimbursement Account

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

On-Campus Dining Discounts

On-Campus Parking

Campus Amenities

Fitness Center

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The University of Tampa seeks an entry level Admissions Counselor to assist in recruiting prospective students and advising families. The role requires an entrepreneurial spirit and strong outreach across high schools, alumni, and counselors.

The position is designated as essential and may require evening/weekend work and travel. The incumbent will collaborate with the Director of Admissions, conduct interviews, and support office functions as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong public relations, customer service, and public speaking skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to establish priorities and manage time.
• Extensive travel required; must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Availability to work required evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn University software such as Workday, SLATE and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and create a marketing plan for a geographic territory.
• Recruit and provide college counseling, planning and advising to prospective freshmen and transfer students and their parents.
• Participate in the on-going functions of the Admissions Office.
• Conduct student interviews on- and off-campus.
• Correspond with prospective students, parents, high school and college counselors, alumni and others via telephone, e-mail, and mail.
• Conduct presentations, school visits, college programs and off-campus receptions.
• Plan, implement, and attend special events.
• Review and analyze student applications.
• Assist students and families with general financial aid advising.
• Serve as liaison with various university constituencies.
• Review and analyze data for planning purposes.
• Participate in the development of goals as well as the university’s marketing and recruitment plan.
• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

Skills

Public relations

Customer service

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

SLATE

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Details

The Office of Admissions at The University of Tampa has an entry level Admissions Counselor position available immediately for a creative and resourceful individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to assist in the recruitment of potential students. This position reports to the Director of Admissions.

This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and create a marketing plan for a geographic territory.
2. Recruit and provide college counseling, planning and advising to prospective freshmen and transfer students and their parents.
3. Participate in the on-going functions of the Admissions Office.
4. Conduct student interviews on- and off-campus.
5. Correspond with prospective students, parents, high school and college counselors, alumni and others via telephone, e-mail, and mail.
6. Conduct presentations, school visits, college programs and off-campus receptions.
7. Plan, implement, and attend special events.
8. Review and analyze student applications.
9. Assist students and families with general financial aid advising.
10. Serve as liaison with various university constituencies.
11. Review and analyze data for planning purposes.
12. Participate in the development of goals as well as the university’s marketing and recruitment plan.
13. Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree required.
2. Strong public relations, customer service, and public speaking skills.
3. Strong computer skills.
4. Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills needed as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.
5. Extensive travel required, must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
6. Availability to work required evenings and weekends.
7. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday, SLATE and Microsoft Office.
8. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer – Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Evenings and weekends may be required

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.

Benefits

• 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 (pool, library, campus events and more)
• Fitness Center
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• And more!