Admissions Counselor II

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking an Admissions Counselor II to provide guidance to prospective students and families, recruit new students, and manage outreach across assigned territories. The role involves counseling on admission and financial aid, reviewing applications, and representing UTA at conferences and high schools.

Responsibilities include building relationships with counselors and educational partners, traveling for events, and supporting recruitment initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any business or related field or four (4) years of equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages a geographical territory for recruiting new freshmen, transfer enrollees and/or prospective students.
• Provides updates of territorial numbers and procedural goals.
• Keeps university enrollment goals in focus and tracks progress.
• Builds relationships with school counselors, students and families in the region.
• Travels to conferences, high schools, colleges and other learning institutions to promote admission requirements.
• Counsels students and parents on admission requirements and financial aid processes.
• Reviews student applications for admission and counsels applicants on eligibility.
• Provides information to prospective students and parents on educational opportunities at UTA.
• Responds to inquiries from prospective students and families.
• Prepares professional correspondence to inquiries.
• Assists in planning and implementing recruitment events and activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purpose of Position

The Admissions Counselor II provides professional advice and counseling regarding student admission. Responsible for the recruitment of new students, including performing activities that will generate prospects, applicants, and new student enrollment. Builds professional connections with school counselors and educational partners that promote UTA and a college bound message. Serves as a professional liaison for students and families as they navigate the admission process.

Essential Functions

• Manages a geographical territory for the purpose of recruiting new freshmen, transfer enrollees and/or perspective students.
• Provides written updates of territorial numbers and procedural goals.
• Keeps university enrollment goals as the focus of all recruitment activities and maintains current metrics to measure success and progress toward stated goals.
• Builds relationships with the school counselors, students and families within that region and serves as a direct liaison between the students and the campus.
• Develops and nurtures relationships with community partners, strengthening connection and providing outstanding service to each.
• Travels to conferences, high schools, colleges and other learning institutions to promote admission requirements and procedures at UTA.
• Counsels students and parents on admission requirements and financial aid processes.
• Reviews student applications for admission and counsels applicants regarding their eligibility status.
• Provides information to prospective students and parents on specific educational opportunities of the University, both on and off the campus.
• Replies to phone calls, correspondence and e‑mail from prospective students, their family members and/or other educational partners.
• Prepares professional, thorough correspondence in response to inquiries submitted to the office or the staff member.
• Assists in the planning and implementing of all recruitment functions; assist with events, both on and off campus, as well as virtual events; assists other areas/departments on campus with recruitment efforts.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any business or related field or four (4) years of equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of professional work experience in admissions, recruitment, customer service or academic advising.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
• Work well both independently and within a team environment.
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment with multiple interruptions, including high volume phone calls and monitoring multiple email accounts.
• Ability and knowledge to use standard office equipment.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm
• Travel to conferences, high schools, colleges and other learning institutions.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees at the University.

https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits