Nashville Regional Admissions Counselor

University of Tennessee at Martin; Martin (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee at Martin is hiring a Regional Admissions Counselor based in the Middle Tennessee region. The role focuses on recruiting, admitting, and enrolling first-year students, with frequent travel to high schools and community colleges and occasional evenings/weekends.

The position reports to the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment in the Office of Admissions. A bachelor’s degree with two years of relevant experience is typical, and willingness to relocate to Nashville area is

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination.
• Excellent computer, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Reside in Nashville, TN or surrounding area or be willing to relocate; travel required.
• Willing to travel and lift/load boxes; detail-oriented; strong written and oral communication.
• Evenings and Saturdays may be required for events and recruitment activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop a territory strategic plan to meet enrollment goals.
• Define travel and recruitment priorities using enrollment metrics.
• Travel to high schools and colleges for visits, fairs, and events.
• Represent UT Martin at recruitment events and programs.
• Provide presentations about admissions, financial aid, housing and academics to diverse audiences.
• Coordinate campus tours and maintain contact with prospective students and families via multiple channels.
• Assist with SOAR, Preview Days, and other events; work extended hours and overnight travel as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Two years experience

Travel willing

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Job Description

The Office of Admissions at the University of Tennessee at Martin is currently accepting applications for a Regional Admissions Counselor based in the Middle TN area. This position is especially focused on recruiting, admitting, and enrolling first-year students in Middle Tennessee. The Office of Admissions is a high-impact, high-energy, forward-thinking department that simultaneously handles multiple ongoing projects. This position will require frequent interaction with current and potential students and families, high schools, supervisees, colleagues within Enrollment Management, and faculty/staff from across UTM’s campus. This position will require occasional night and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage geographic areas by creating and executing a territory strategic plan that includes recruitment strategies, tactics, resource requests, external messaging, events/programs that will help to achieve the overall enrollment goals;
• Define travel and recruitment priorities by analyzing enrollment and application metrics;
• Travel to and independently coordinate visits with high schools and community colleges, including college fairs and private visits while determining type of visit, timing, and materials needed to make the visit as successful as it can be;
• Represent UT Martin and the Office of Admissions at recruitment events;
• Advise and conduct individual and group presentations to prospective students, parents, high school guidance counselors, community college partners, and UT Martin faculty and staff on the admissions processes, policies, financial aid/scholarship options, campus housing, academic, curricular, and related university information;
• Give oral presentations and serve as liaison with faculty and staff involved in the admissions process;
• Visit with and give campus tours to prospective students, families, and groups;
• Communicate with prospective students and their families by email, phone, social media, and direct mail concerning admissions, financial aid, housing, and academic programs;
• Assist with Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR), Preview Days, and other special events;
• Work extended hours with occasional overnight travel for recruitment;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Excellent computer, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Reside in Nashville, TN, or surrounding area or be willing to relocate
• Willing to travel
• Ability to lift and load boxes
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Available to work some evenings and Saturdays

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience working in admissions, counseling, or advising at a regionally accredited college or university
• Experience giving oral presentations
• Experience working with diverse populations

Supervision Received

This position will report to the Director of Undergraduate Recruitment. Regular and frequent contact is expected in person, virtually, and by email. Written reports may be expected concerning specific situations. This position is expected to hold regular office hours and check email frequently.

Minimum hiring rate $43,888.00 annually (Market Range 07) - Salary is commensurate with education and experience.