Regional Admissions & Recruitment Specialist

University of Michigan; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan-Dearborn is seeking an Admissions Counselor to advance recruitment within southeastern Michigan. You will engage high schools, present at events, and guide prospective students through the admissions process, collaborating with counselors and transfer teams.

The role emphasizes outreach, data tracking in CRM, and both in-person and virtual engagement, with occasional evenings and weekend commitments as part of a dynamic enrollment team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience working with underrepresented populations is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrated teamwork and multitasking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and participate in campus outreach with high schools and partners.
• Establish relationships with high school counselors to support pipelines.
• Prepare assessments and reports on engagement activities with strategic plans.
• Make formal presentations and represent the university at events.
• Maintain prospective student records in CRM and track outreach.
• Conduct virtual recruitment using Zoom and other tools.
• Counsel prospective students through the admissions funnel.

Skills

Self-motivated

Goal-driven

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Time management

Effective communication

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salesforce

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Job description

University of Michigan-Dearborn is seeking an Admissions Counselor to advance recruitment within southeastern Michigan. You will engage high schools, present at events, and guide prospective students through the admissions process, collaborating with counselors and transfer teams.

The role emphasizes outreach, data tracking in CRM, and both in-person and virtual engagement, with occasional evenings and weekend commitments as part of a dynamic enrollment team.