Enrollment & Recruitment Counselor

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah's Office of Admissions seeks two Admissions Counselors to expand recruitment efforts in- and out-of-state, increase new student enrollment, and shape the entering class. You will travel and represent the university at events to support first-year admissions goals.

You will lead information sessions, visit schools and communities, advise prospective students and families, and build relationships with stakeholders to meet enrollment targets.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years' related experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for prospective students, answering related emails and phone calls
• Develop, implement, report and assess a domestic student recruitment plan that helps the University of Utah achieve its enrollment goals
• Implement a domestic student recruitment plan which includes in-person and virtual visits to high schools, community-based organizations, and attending recruitment initiatives within the community of an assigned territory
• Lead information sessions, both on and off campus, attend college fairs, and advise students, families, and counselors on the U's admissions process and policies
• Build personalized relationships with prospective students, families, coordinators, alumni, and other constituents in support of the recruitment goals for students
• In collaboration with the campus experience team, represent the U at all on and off-campus admission and recruiting events in an assigned territory, for first-year students
• Read and evaluate all domestic applications in regional territory
• Significant travel up to 4 - 6 weeks annually within the territory between early September to November and January to May is required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Utah's Office of Admissions seeks two Admissions Counselors to expand recruitment efforts in- and out-of-state, increase new student enrollment, and shape the entering class. You will travel and represent the university at events to support first-year admissions goals.

You will lead information sessions, visit schools and communities, advise prospective students and families, and build relationships with stakeholders to meet enrollment targets.