ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR (SOUTH TEXAS REGIONAL RECRUITER)

University of Alabama, Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Remote; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university in the United States seeks an Admissions Counselor to serve as a key representative in student recruitment efforts for the South Texas region. The role involves managing recruitment territories, conducting high school visits, and coordinating events with local alumni groups. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and four years of relevant experience in student recruitment or admissions. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to travel and work remotely.

Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in student recruitment or university admissions.
• Ability to connect with students, parents, high school counselors, and colleagues.
• Must be able to travel and work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student recruitment in assigned territory.
• Plan and conduct visits to high schools.
• Coordinate events with local UAB alumni chapters.

Skills

Team-oriented

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Basic desktop computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Education, Counseling, Public Relations or related field

Job description

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR - SOUTH TEXAS REGIONAL RECRUITER to serve as a field representative in student recruitment efforts for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and to meet enrollment objectives by building, managing, and maintaining a recruitment territory in the State of Texas with additional secondary territories to be assigned. This individual will serve as the primary contact for local high school counselors and students, as well as coordinate recruiting efforts including with local UAB alumni chapters.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Based in Houston metro area
• Serves as UAB admissions recruiter in the State of Texas area and other secondary territories. Responsible for overseeing student recruitment in assigned territory.
• Attends college fairs; plans and conducts high school visits in assigned territory to meet with prospective students. Coordinates prospective student and counselor events across assigned territory in key markets.
• Acts as the primary contact with local high school counselors and coordinates recruiting efforts with local UAB alumni chapters.
• Travels to Birmingham occasionally for staff training and on-campus recruitment events.

(Annual Salary: $50,050 - $57,000)

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Education, Counseling, Public Relations or a related field and four (4) years of related experience required in student recruitment, university admissions, communications, marketing, public relations, and/or counseling required and must be showcased on job application/profile for full consideration preferred. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Must be team-oriented with a drive for professional success and the ability to connect with students, parents, high school counselors, and colleagues across the university. Strong work ethic. Refined verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Basic desktop computing skills. Ability to work with diverse groups.

The ideal candidate must be able to travel and work remotely. Some evening and weekend work is preferred. Must possess a valid driver's license, issued in the United States. Driving record must meet University underwriting standards to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Must have capability to stand for long periods of time and to lift and carry large quantities sometimes heavy recruitment materials.