Admissions & Enrollment Outreach Specialist

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Vermont in Burlington seeks an Admissions Counselor to support enrollment goals by managing a geographic recruitment territory, presenting to groups, visiting high schools, and representing the university on and off campus.

You will review applications, communicate with prospective students and families, and collaborate with the admissions team to meet annual objectives. The role offers potential for a hybrid schedule and requires travel outside Vermont.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years related experience required.
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and commitment to recruit a diverse student population.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written, required.
• Basic computing skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database) and familiarity with relational student databases.
• Ability to travel outside Vermont required and a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a geographic recruitment territory and conduct activities to support recruitment of academically qualified and diverse students.
• Conduct large and small group presentations, visit high schools, attend college fairs, and represent the University on and off campus.
• Communicate regularly with prospective students and parents, review applications, and make admissions decisions.

Skills

Multicultural competency

Effective communication

Basic computing

Travel outside VT

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Vermont in Burlington seeks an Admissions Counselor to support enrollment goals by managing a geographic recruitment territory, presenting to groups, visiting high schools, and representing the university on and off campus.

You will review applications, communicate with prospective students and families, and collaborate with the admissions team to meet annual objectives. The role offers potential for a hybrid schedule and requires travel outside Vermont.