Job Information
University of Utah Admissions Counselor in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 12/11/2024
Requisition Number PRN40547B
Job Title Admissions Counselor
Working Title Admissions Counselor
Job Grade D
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area President
Department 00295 - Office of Admissions
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $45,000
Close Date 03/11/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The University of Utah is a highly regarded research university situated between the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake City. With a student population of over 35,000 students, including more than 26,800 undergraduates, it is the state’s public flagship institution. The University is dedicated to providing its students with an extraordinary academic and co-curricular experience.
The Office of Admissions is an active and expanding team that assists potential students in learning about and enrolling at the University of Utah. We are seeking a welcoming, enthusiastic, and confident admissions counselor to join our staff. The counselor will aid us in broadening our recruitment efforts both within and outside of the state, increasing our enrollment of new students, and molding the incoming class. They will offer guidance to prospective students, their families, high school counselors, and acquire a comprehensive understanding of admissions strategies, institutional regulations, and program options to effectively attract students. The admissions counselor will join a recruitment team in the Emma Eccles Jones Welcome Center, a state-of-the-art building located in the heart of the University’s campus.
Responsibilities
Please note that this job description does not aim to encompass all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications that may be required. Key responsibilities of the role include:
Developing, implementing, reporting, and assessing a recruitment plan for domestic first-year and transfer students to help the University of Utah achieve its enrollment objectives.
Implementing a recruitment plan for domestic first-year and transfer students, which includes high school visits, college fairs, information sessions, receptions, meetings with secondary school and independent counselors, prospective students, families, and community-based organizations.
Establishing personalized relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, alumni, and other stakeholders to support recruitment goals for the assigned territory.
Supporting the admission and recruitment of transfer students from institutions within an assigned territory.
Collaborating with the campus experience team to plan all off-campus admission events in all areas of regional responsibility.
Evaluating all domestic applications in the regional territory.
Traveling significantly for up to 4-6 weeks annually within the territory, between early September to November and January to May.
Performing other assigned duties.
Minimum 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).
Preferences
Preference will be given to candidates who possess excellent customer service skills, demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills, have adept interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
Candidates who have the ability to communicate complex information to multiple audiences, as well as speak in front of large groups, demonstrate problem-solving and time-management skills, have a valid driver’s license, and possess an understanding of higher education, specifically the value of public higher education are also preferred.
The ideal candidate will have admissions/recruitment experience at a regionally accredited university and be willing to work some evenings and weekends. Travel overnight in-and out-of-state approximately 4-6 weeks annually will also be required.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
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