Graduate Admissions Counselor, Graduate And Continuing Studies

R0009972 Tampa

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Position Details

The Office of Admissions for Graduate and Continuing Studies at the University of Tampa has an open position for a Graduate Admissions Counselor. The counselor will perform routine and non-routine duties requiring high proficiency for admissions work. This position reports to the Director of Graduate and Continuing Studies Admissions (Director).

This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the university recruiter for specific graduate programs through strong communication, follow up, and regularly scheduled events.
• Provide marketing materials and customer service to potential applicants and program directors.
• Actively promote and recruit for the university's graduate programs to support ambitious enrollment targets.
• Advise prospective students about application and enrollment procedures for the University.
• Review applications for admission.
• Manage all documentation required for applicants.
• Work closely with operations staff to expedite application processing as needed. Also, maintain strong record keeping in student information system to create a complete electronic profile of each recruited student.
• Assist with research and development of new marketing and recruitment strategies and implement approved plans in coordination with the program director and Director.
• Assist the Director with additional duties that support the growth of the incoming class in both size and academic profile.
• Support a workplace culture that encourages respect for different backgrounds and helps team members build skills to work effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Three to five years of professional admission experience preferred.
• Superior public relations, customer service and cultural sensitivity skills, as well as public speaking skills.
• Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.
• Good computer skills with proficiency in MS Office products and web applications required. Ability to travel and work occasionally evenings and weekends. Must have valid driver's license.
• Convey a professional and enthusiastic attitude.
• Ability to serve as part of a team and demonstrate a proven ability to establish priorities and work independently.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.
• Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Required Attachments

Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

• Cover letter
• Resume

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Full Time/ on campus position