Admissions Specialist

University of West Florida; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of West Florida is seeking an Admissions Specialist to recruit new students within an assigned territory, building relationships with high schools and counselors and guiding prospective families through the admissions process.

The role supports campus tours, admissions events, and application review for undergraduate admissions, with frequent travel including evenings, weekends, and overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3 years of experience or high school diploma with 7 years of experience.
• Preference for admissions or recruitment experience; familiarity with CRM Slate.

Responsibilities

• Recruit within an assigned territory by attending college fairs and visiting high schools.
• Build relationships with school counselors and community partners.
• Communicate with prospective students and families by phone, email, text, and instant message.
• Explain admission requirements, scholarships, and financial aid options.
• Assist with application review and processing tasks.
• Support admissions events such as open houses and new student orientation, plus campus tours.
• Travel frequently, including evenings, weekends, and overnight stays.

Skills

CRM Slate familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Slate CRM

Job description

University of West Florida is hiring a Admissions Specialist to recruit new students within an assigned territory, building relationships with high schools and counselors and guiding prospective families through the admissions process. The role also supports campus tours, admissions events, and application review for the undergraduate admissions team.

Highlights

• Manages an assigned recruitment territory, attending college fairs and visiting high schools
• Builds relationships with school counselors and community partners
• Communicates with prospective students and families by phone, email, text, and instant message
• Explains admission requirements, scholarships, and financial aid options
• Assists with application review and processing tasks
• Supports admissions events such as open houses and new student orientation, plus campus tours
• Travels frequently, including evenings, weekends, and overnight stays
• Requires a bachelor's degree and three years of experience, or a high school diploma and seven years of experience
• Prefers prior admissions or recruitment experience and familiarity with CRM systems such as Slate
• Pays $44,057 annually
• Involves a criminal background check and fingerprinting requirement