Admissions Counselor, Admissions

University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Tuition

Health benefits

Campus parking

On-campus amenities

Job summary

The University of Tampa is seeking an entry level Admissions Counselor to support recruitment of prospective students. The role reports to the Director of Admissions and requires an entrepreneurial spirit to contribute to the geographic marketing plan.

This essential employee position involves travel, evening and weekend work, and collaboration with families, counselors, and alumni to promote UT. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong public relations, customer service, and public speaking skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Extensive travel required; valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Availability for evenings and weekends.
• Familiarity with Workday, SLATE and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage and create a marketing plan for a geographic territory.
• Recruit and provide counseling, planning and advising to prospective freshmen and transfer students and their parents.
• Participate in ongoing Admissions Office functions.
• Conduct student interviews on- and off-campus.
• Correspond with prospective students, parents, high school and college counselors, alumni via phone, email, and mail.
• Conduct presentations, school visits 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 university constituencies.
• Review data for planning purposes.
• Contribute to the university's marketing and recruitment goals.

Skills

Public relations

Public speaking

Computer skills

Written communication

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

SLATE

Microsoft Office

Job description

R0011079

Tampa

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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

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong public relations, customer service, and public speaking skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills needed as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.
• Extensive travel required, must have a valid driver's license and vehicle.
• Availability to work required evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday, SLATE and Microsoft Office.
• 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

The University Of Tampa Offers Great Benefits To Include

• 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!

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.