Admissions Counselor

University of the Incarnate Word, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: San Antonio, TEXAS
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information


Position Title Admissions Counselor
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
The Admissions Counselor for the School of Professional Studies (SPS) is responsible for presenting educational options through communications, presentations, and events aimed at promoting and showcasing SPS programs features and benefits for prospective military, veteran and civilian students. Position directly solicits interest and responds to inquiries about the respective SPS programs up to and including acceptance into the program. The Admissions Counselor reports to the Assistant Director of Recruitment and Admissions.
This position is eligible for remote work after 6 months of successful in-person employment.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.

Job Duties


Job Duty Name Recruiting
Description of Job Duties
  • Represent UIW and the respective programs to prospective students through one-on-one communications, visits to local businesses, military installations, college fairs, and local community events to promote enrollment options.
  • Assist team and partners to organize events to bring prospective students to the program.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of marketing materials through market feedback.
  • Travel locally and occasionally within Texas for outreach events.
Job Duty Name Communications
Description of Job Duties
  • Respond to admissions inquiries in a timely and personalized manner.
  • Continue communication with prospective students including reviewing academic eligibility, completing applications and enrollment utilizing phone, email, messaging, or chat options, in person visits, events and other communication means.
  • Assist with the development, maintenance, and distribution of marketing materials including providing market feedback.
Job Duty Name Documentation
Description of Job Duties
  • Track student and partner communications and enrollment results in an accurate and timely manner in all university systems.
  • Track and communicate progress of applicants working in cooperation with other UIW departments to assist prospective students through the admissions and enrollment process.
  • Report progress on student prospect status as designated to management.
Job Duty Name Partner Relationship Development
Description of Job Duties
  • Identify and develop partnerships, recruitment opportunities, organizations, community colleges and appropriate businesses or groups while adhering to university and contractual guidelines.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Strong verbal and written skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Ability to take initiative for planning and implementing projects.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.
  • Desire to work in a team-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
  • Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education
Bachelors Degree.
Required Work Experience
One (1) year of work experience in admissions counseling or a related field, such as sales, marketing or recruiting, communications, public relations, or primary/secondary education teaching. Note that additional education will be considered in lieu of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous work experience as an Admissions Counselor at a University.
  • Experience working with Banner and CRM applications.
  • Business Development/sales experience.
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.
Work Hours
Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm with extended hours as needed, to include some evening and weekend work, to meet departmental goals.
Physical Demands
  • Ability to lift up to 15lbs for set-up/tear-down at events. 
  • Ability to push/pull event carts weighing up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage potential and current students, as well as attend meetings on and off campus.
  • Ability to reach overhead, bend, squat to retrieve promotional materials.

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