Admissions Counselor

University of Utah, United States

Updated: 13 days ago
Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime

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Open Date 03/25/2024
Requisition Number PRN38019B
Job Title Admissions Counselor
Working Title Outreach Coordinator
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 Academic Affairs
Department 01687 - BUSINESS SCHOLARS
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $48,000 - $50,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
This position is primarily concerned with cultivating relationships with Utah and regional High School Counselors, DECA and FBLA advisors, High School Business Faculty, key alumni, the University of Utah Office of Admissions, and the U of U Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid with the shared goal of recruitment, yield, and enrollment of first-year college students into the David Eccles School of Business.
This position will report directly to the Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions with support from the Director of the Office of Admission and Transition.
This position requires extensive interaction with prospective students, vendors, community members and other school and university staff. This person must have strong communication and project management skills, have a high-quality service orientation, and be an effective team player.
This is a HYBRID position, and will work on-campus and virtually, with schedules approved by the supervisor. There will be some evening and weekend work hours with some overnight travel for planned recruitment events.
This position is eligible for university benefits. See details at: https://benefits.utah.edu .
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Overview of Responsibilities:
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description, and more specifically as outlined below:
· Implement a domestic first‐year and transfer student recruitment plan which includes high school visits, two-year college visits, college fairs, information sessions, receptions, and meetings with secondary school and independent counselors, prospective students, families, and community‐based organizations with a focus on the Greater Salt Lake City Area.
· Build personalized relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, alumni, and other constituents.
· Support the recruitment and admission of transfer students from Utah and the Western United States.
· Meet with and provide guidance to potential students and their support systems regarding program and admission processes.
· Participate in application reviews and provide insight on strategic direction for the admission of each academic class.
· Provide insight about each undergraduate program in the David Eccles School of Business.
· Represent the Eccles School of Business and specifically undergraduate admissions at U of U Office of Admissions events as needed.
· Significant travel, including some overnights and weekends, within the territory between early September to November and January to May is required.
· Support the Undergraduate Transitions Team to onboard new Business Scholars and undergraduate students.
· Collaborate with Branding, Marketing, and Communications to inform social media, print, and marketing strategies for recruitment efforts.
· Participate in recruitment activities and special events.
· Prepare and deliver presentations at recruiting events and business competitions.
· Construct and analyze plans that measure the effectiveness of a strategic recruitment and admissions plan – including competence utilizing online survey and database programs.
· Be knowledgeable of information systems and technologies, including social media and CRM systems.
· Utilize Qualtrics (or equivalent program) as an analytical, survey and database tool.
· Carry out special projects and other duties as assigned.
Disclaimer:

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
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
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years directly related experience or equivalency required.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently, analyze and make decisions.
  • Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
    • Optional Documents
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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