Graduate Student Coord II

The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is seeking an Admissions Counselor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This role combines strategic outreach, recruitment, partnership development, and admissions counseling to build and convert prospective student pipelines. The ideal candidate is proactive and externally focused, with the ability to cultivate relationships, generate new opportunities, and engage students through networking, outreach campaigns, events, and one-on-one engagement.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program has three pathways, Salt Lake City residential, St. George residential, and hybrid, allowing students to earn their degree from anywhere in Utah and across the nation. The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is located within the College of Health and is part of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

Responsibilities

Strategic Outreach & Pipeline Development

• Build and manage prospective student pipelines through proactive outreach and relationship cultivation.
• Develop prospect lists and outreach strategies rather than relying solely on inbound inquiries.
• Support long-term enrollment pipeline development through strategic follow-up campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Engage with pre-professional academic advisors and related undergraduate programs locally and nationally to create outreach opportunities that support enrollment growth.
• Develop and lead in-person and virtual information sessions for prospective students.
• Attend graduate fairs, networking functions, and community engagement opportunities to increase program visibility.
• Develop and maintain admissions related website content and promotional materials.

Admissions & Enrollment Management

• Engage with prospective students through phone, Zoom, in-person meetings, email, and events to build relationships and guide candidates through the admissions process.
• Contact prospective students who have started applications to encourage completion and provide ongoing support throughout the admissions cycle.
• Support students seeking admissions exceptions and track completion of required pre-requisites.
• Facilitate the admissions and application process in PTCAS including application screening, application review, and applicant scoring.
• Coordinate with graduate admissions to ensure students are completing University of Utah graduate admissions requirements.
• Assist with the coordination of the department admissions committee including scheduling meetings, creating meeting agenda, taking minutes.
• Partner with Student Success to support onboarding and transition efforts for newly admitted students.
• Compile admissions data and statistical reports.
• Participate in department and university committees.

Duties involve travel to in-state and out-of-state locations and occasional work in the evening. This position will work a hybrid schedule with three days in-office and two days work from home.