Admissions Advisor

University of Arkansas System • Fort Smith, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Advisor works ultimately toward acquiring prospective students through a variety of recruitment initiatives including event planning, attendance at college fairs, high school visits, and other off-campus recruitment activities. They will develop and maintain excellent relationships with high school partners and administrators; prospective students and their families; and the University community at-large. They work as a team player in the Admissions Office assisting in all recruitment special events, tours, new student orientations, and student walk-in traffic. They will be cross trained within all programs of Enrollment Management and trained in the academic programs of the University to promote accurate information to prospective students. They will serve as a student advocate to help ensure student success to promote enrollment and retention. They must show a positive, professional attitude and always maintain a professional appearance. The position reports to the Assistant Director of Admissions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to prepare, present and review oral and written information and reports
• Ability to research and analyze information
• Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies and procedures
• Ability to organize and maintain filing and scanning procedures
• Ability to operate various computer programs such as Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and the public, maintain confidentiality in daily operations, and to conduct daily duties in a professional manner
• Ability to handle multiple projects and duties as assigned
• Ability to work well with diverse individuals in a one-on-one or group setting
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience working with high school or college students, particularly at community colleges.
• One year of experience in recruitment as an admissions counselor/advisor, student ambassador, orientation leader, or academic advisor.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and participate in various recruitment initiatives, including planning recruitment events, attending college fairs, and participating in high school visits.
• Assist in on-campus recruitment activities while working with multiple departments across campus to ensure students connect with the campus support staff they need while at UAFS.
• Promote conversation and build relationships with high school counselors, administrators, and prospective students and their families.
• Develop and implement a recruitment plan for a specified territory.
• Assist with in-office processes, communication to prospective students, recruitment materials, using admissions funnel data to track prospective students, assist with new student orientations, and front-desk customer service.
• Utilize the university’s CRM system, Slate, to build communications, reports, and assist in overall territory management.
• Utilize phone, email, and mail to communicate with prospective students in a timely manner, providing excellent customer service.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating to foster teamwork and providing leadership to subordinates.
• Requires consistent on-time attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• university contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employees and their families
• 12 official holidays
• immediate leave accrual
• a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10 percent of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level