Entry-Level Admissions & Outreach Specialist

University of Tampa Inc; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Tuition

Generous Paid Leave

Wellness Initiatives

Health Reimbursement Account

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

On-Campus Dining Discounts

On-Campus Parking

Campus Amenities

Fitness Center

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

The University of Tampa seeks an entry level Admissions Counselor to assist in recruiting prospective students and advising families. The role requires an entrepreneurial spirit and strong outreach across high schools, alumni, and counselors.

The position is designated as essential and may require evening/weekend work and travel. The incumbent will collaborate with the Director of Admissions, conduct interviews, and support office functions as part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Strong public relations, customer service, and public speaking skills.
• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to establish priorities and manage time.
• Extensive travel required; must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
• Availability to work required evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn University software such as Workday, SLATE and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

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

Customer service

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

SLATE

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Tampa seeks an entry level Admissions Counselor to assist in recruiting prospective students and advising families. The role requires an entrepreneurial spirit and strong outreach across high schools, alumni, and counselors.

The position is designated as essential and may require evening/weekend work and travel. The incumbent will collaborate with the Director of Admissions, conduct interviews, and support office functions as part of a dynamic team.