"Undergraduate Admissions Counselor I/II - Dallas/Fort Worth"

Undergraduate Admissions Counselor I/II - Dallas/Fort Worth

Location: Dallas/Fort Worth
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 13470
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Tier One research university and a Hispanic Serving Institution specializing in cybersecurity, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic transformation. With more than 35,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service, and with an intentional focus on career readiness the university produces more graduates for the workforce than any other institution in the region. It is a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property — for Texas, the nation and the world. UTSA has been recognized as a Top Employer in Texas by Forbes Magazine. Learn more online, on UTSA Today or on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or LinkedIn.

In 2024, the UT System Board of Regents authorized UT System to begin integrating UTSA and UT Health San Antonio into one unified institution...

Posting End Date: Open until filled...

Salary Range: Up to $41,800- $46,300 annualized...

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials:

• Resume and cover letter are required.

Essential Functions

Job Summary

This position is located in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas.

Both levels: The Undergraduate Admissions Counselor I/II identifies, recruits, and contributes to increasing the population of admitted and enrolled students and/or is responsible for program development and implementation in the Dallas/Fort Worth region of Texas. This position recruits new freshmen and/or transfer students to UTSA and assists with recruiting plans, retention programs and/or UTSA admissions events both on and off campus.

Core Responsibilities

Both Levels

1. Travels to high schools, colleges and other learning institutions to recruit prospective students.
2. Manages an assigned geographic territory including high schools, some colleges and other areas across the state.
3. Responsible for counseling & outreach to students and parents on the admission requirements and procedures...
4. Coordinates with high school counselors to facilitate the application process.
5. Manages data, prospects, applicants and recruitment territories through the customer relations management (CRM) system...
6. Implement recruitment activities such as application workshops, information sessions and other recruitment projects.
7. Assists with recruiting and outreach of other programs such as UTSA Top Scholar, Honors College, and special retention programs.
8. Cultivates working relationships with university colleges, departments, counselors and advisors...
9. Represents Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment in a public-speaking capacity both on and off campus...
10. Conducts Financial Aid Information and Outreach presentations.
11. Assists with the committee review reading process.
12. Maintains a high level of working knowledge of university information...
13. Reports statistical data on programs, projects, Salesforce cases and travel activities.

Level II Only

1. Serves as a mentor to new admissions counselors...
2. Represent Senior Counselor, Assistant Director, or Associate Director in campus activities when needed.

Required Qualifications

Both levels

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• A valid driver's license upon date of hire.
• This position requires the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UTSA and its infrastructure.

Level I

• One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in admissions, recruiting, advising, or related enrollment and/or student service experience.
• Master's degree can substitute for required experience.
• Preferred: One (1) year of higher education recruitment experience and experience with a customer relation management system (CRM).

Level II

• Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience in admissions, recruiting, advising, or related enrollment and/or student service experience.
• Master's degree can substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Preferred: Two (2) years of higher education recruitment experience and experience with a customer relation management system (CRM).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Both levels

• Demonstrated organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Working Conditions

• Ability to use personal or university vehicle for work travel.
• Office environment.
• ... Extensive travel required...

This position primarily works remotely in Texas but may work on campus on an infrequent basis (approximately four days or less per month)...