Admissions Counselor: Inspire Prospective Students

The University of Tampa; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tuition

Paid leave

Wellness initiatives

HRA (Health Reimbursement Account)

Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

On-campus dining discounts

On-campus parking

Campus amenities access

Fitness center

Pet insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The University of Tampa is seeking an entry-level Admissions Counselor to support recruitment of prospective students. You will manage a geographic territory, conduct interviews, present to school groups, and advise families on financial aid options.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, strong public relations and communication skills, and the ability to travel extensively. Proficiency with Workday, SLATE, and Microsoft Office is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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 evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday, SLATE and Microsoft Office.

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

Public speaking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

SLATE

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Tampa is seeking an entry-level Admissions Counselor to support recruitment of prospective students. You will manage a geographic territory, conduct interviews, present to school groups, and advise families on financial aid options.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, strong public relations and communication skills, and the ability to travel extensively. Proficiency with Workday, SLATE, and Microsoft Office is preferred.