Admissions Counselor for Outreach, Access, and Community
Engagement
Job Summary
The Office of Admissions is a dynamic and growing organization
committed to assisting future students learn about and enroll at
the University of Utah. We are seeking a personable, energetic and
poised Admissions Counselor to join our team to help us expand our
recruitment reach in- and out-of-state, continue to increase our
new student enrollment, and shape the entering class.
Reporting to the Associate Director for Outreach, Access, and
Community Engagement, this Admissions Counselor position will be an
integral part of our team responsible for recruiting and enrolling
new undergraduate students particularly from traditionally
underrepresented populations in higher education and the University
of Utah. This position will serve as the primary contact to
prospective students, their families, secondary school counselors,
and influences in the college decision making process. The
successful candidate will develop an in-depth understanding of the
admissions practices, institutional policies, and program offerings
in order to effectively recruit students. This is a campus-based
position.
This is a campus-based position, and the admissions counselor will
work alongside the recruitment team in the Emma Eccles Jones
Welcome Center in the Gardner Commons building, a state-of-the-art
building located in the heart of our campus.
Responsibilities
This job description 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.
- Develop, implement, report and assess a domestic first-year and
transfer student recruitment plan that helps the University of Utah
achieve its enrollment goals. The recruitment plan will include but
is not limited to: 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
Build personalized relationships with prospective students,
families, school counselors, alumni, and other constituents in
support of the recruitment goals for the territory
Assist the Associate Director for Outreach, Access, and
Community Engagement in developing, implementing, and assessing a
strategic recruitment plan focused on the enrollment of
traditionally unrepresented students
Assist with all off-campus admission events in all areas of
regional responsibility in collaboration with the campus experience
team
Read and evaluate all domestic applications in regional
territory
Significant travel up to 4 - 6 weeks annually within the
territory between early September to November and January to May is
required
Attend community and access programs access programs which may
take place in the evening and on weekends, and fall outside of
regular office hours
Perform other duties as assigned
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, and have adept interpersonal skills;
demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully
across a range of perspectives and experiences; possess the ability
to convey complex information clearly to varied audiences, as well
as speak in front of large groups; demonstrate problem-solving and
time-management skills; have a valid driver's license; possess an
understanding of higher education, specifically the value of public
higher education.Preference will also be given to those who have
admissions/recruitment experience at a regionally accredited
university. The select candidate will be willing to work some
evenings and weekends and travel overnight in-and out-of-state
approximately 4-6 weeks annually. An admissions counselor
frequently addresses sensitive situations regarding admissions and
student recruitment and will often act as a mediator. A major task
for this position is to understand the needs of various
constituents and determine what actions will best meet those
needs.
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN46388B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
with occasional early mornings, nights, and weekends, as well as
some travel.
Department: 00295 - Office of Admissions
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $46,000
Close Date: 01/02/2027
Open Until Filled:
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