"Transfer Admissions Counselor"

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 Transfer 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.

The Transfer Admission Counselor is primarily responsible for the recruitment and admission of new transfer undergraduate students. The Transfer Admission Counselor serves incoming and prospective transfer students as their primary contact, answering incoming phone calls, responding to admission related e-mails, coordinating/delivering information sessions, representing the University of Utah at community colleges throughout Utah and an assigned territory. Additionally, the Transfer Admission Counselor serves as primary evaluator of transfer applications. This is a position that requires continuous student contact, an understanding of admissions best practices, the ability to address students from varied backgrounds and in unique academic situations, an eye for detail, and the ability to multi-task.

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

• Serve as primary contact for prospective transfer students, answering related emails and phone calls
• Develop, implement, report and assess a domestic transfer student recruitment plan that helps the University of Utah achieve its enrollment goals
• Implement a domestic transfer student recruitment plan which includes in-person and virtual visits to community and technical colleges, community-based organizations, adult education centers and attending recruitment initiatives within the community of an assigned territory
• Lead information sessions, both on and off campus, attend college fairs, and advise students, families, and counselors on the U's admissions process and policies.
• Build personalized relationships with prospective students, families, transfer coordinators, alumni, and other constituents in support of the recruitment goals for transfer students
• In collaboration with the campus experience team, represent the U at all on and off-campus admission and recruiting events in an assigned territory, for both transfer and first-year students
• Read and evaluate all domestic transfer 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
• 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 also be given to those who have admissions/recruitment experience at a regionally accredited university. The ideal candidate will be willing to work some evenings and weekends and travel overnight in-and out-of-state approximately 4-6 weeks annually.

Preference will also be given to candidates who:

• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills
• Have adept interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of populations
• Have the ability to communicate complex information to multiple 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

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN42737B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00295 - Office of Admissions
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $45,000
Close Date: 11/7/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/186905