Admissions Counselor I - Outreach

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University is seeking an Admissions Counselor who will connect with students, families, schools, and community partners to guide applicants through the admissions process and support enrollment. This role offers the chance to make a direct impact on students’ educational journeys while representing UVU’s commitment to student success and access to opportunity.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship-building, public speaking, and working in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Associate degree requirement with one year of related experience or three years total experience.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit and work with diverse student populations.
• Bilingual Spanish and English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate on-campus recruitment events and outreach efforts.
• Counsel prospective students through the admissions process and explain financial aid.
• Deliver presentations to groups of students, families, and school partners.
• Maintain recruiting records and prepare reports.
• Travel within Utah and to events outside the state as needed.
• Collaborate with UVU admissions and enrollment teams.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Organization skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Presentation delivery

Education

Associate's Degree in a related field

Job description

Salary

$21.32- $25.08 Hourly

Closing Date

8/27/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Position Announcement

Join Utah Valley University and play a meaningful role in helping prospective students discover the opportunities available through higher education. As an Admissions Counselor, you’ll connect with students, families, schools, and community partners, helping guide prospective students through the admissions process and supporting their path to enrollment. This position offers the chance to make a direct impact on students’ educational journeys while representing a university committed to student success, engagement, and access to opportunity.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys relationship-building, outreach, public speaking, and working in a fast-paced, student-centered environment. You’ll collaborate with admissions and enrollment professionals, participate in recruitment initiatives, and engage with a variety of student populations across Utah and beyond. Through meaningful interactions and strategic outreach, you’ll help prospective students see themselves at UVU while gaining valuable experience in higher‑education recruitment, student services, and community engagement.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Coordinates on‑campus events with a strong focus on serving at‑risk populations, including minority populations, immigrants, first‑generation students, and economically disadvantaged students.
• Provides instruction on the application process through one‑on‑one counseling, email responses, and phone calls. Assists students in the completion of their applications by recording high school transcripts, providing information on campus resources, financial assistance, and academic programs.
• Clearly, accurately, and enthusiastically articulates information about the University and its programs, admissions criteria, financial aid, and student life. Visits middle schools, high schools, and colleges to speak to underrepresented groups and/or individual students. This includes attending the mandatory number of Utah College Application Week and Utah Higher Education Day events as assigned by their supervisor.
• Assists with maintaining recruiting records of prospective and current students and/or potential degree candidates.
• Prepares reports and proposals and responds to inquiries from students and state/community agencies.
• Participates in the development of operating goals and objectives and recommends, implements, and administers methods and procedures to enhance operations as appropriate.
• Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Graduation from an accredited institution with an Associate’s Degree in a related field plus one year of experience directly related to the Summary of Duties; OR a combination of education and experience totaling three years.

For Example

• Associate's degree in a related field and one year of directly related experience (2 years of education + 1 year of experience = 3 years total).
• OR three years of directly related experience.
• OR one year of college coursework in a related field and two years of directly related experience.
• OR any other combination of related education and experience totaling three years.

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Licenses/Certifications

A valid driver's license.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of student recruitment, admission, and retention issues for students of various backgrounds.
• Knowledge of recruitment and enrollment strategies that effectively engage underrepresented, first‑generation, and multilingual student populations.

Skills

• Organization skills.
• Skills in event planning.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Skills in time management.

Abilities

• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long‑term goals.
• Ability to work effectively with various populations.
• Ability to travel and work nights/weekends as needed for the role.

EEO Statement

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.