Admissions Coordinator for Elite Honors Admissions - University Honors - UTK

University of Tennessee•Knoxville, TN

9d•$49,000

About The Position

This position is responsible for engaging and converting highly qualified applicants and admitted students - particularly the most academically accomplished students in Tennessee - to the prestigious Global Fellows, Catalyst Fellows, and Summitt Fellows honors programs, and in partnership with the Haslam College of Business, to the Discovery Experience. This position will plan and execute personalized engagement, high-impact campus experiences, and premier yield events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Two years of professional experience in recruitment, admissions, honors education, student success initiatives, sales, marketing or a related area
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to engage effectively with high-achieving and academically elite students
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment
Demonstrated ability to supervise and support student employees
Professional judgment and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education, K–12 education, or a related field
Experience in admissions, recruitment, or student-facing roles
Knowledge of the college recruitment process
Experience using Enrollment Management software, particularly Slate

Responsibilities

Design and implement individualized, high-touch, VIP campus visit experiences including faculty meetings, academic immersion opportunities, class visits, and curated campus programming aligned with student academic interests
Identify and engage with students and families through one-on-one visits and virtual events
Curate and execute premier admitted student yield events
Partner with Enrollment Management to represent honors at university-wide recruiting and yield events (Big Orange Preview, New Vol Roll Call)
Analyze admissions data, identify trends, and develop recommendations on actions to improve and attract students
Utilizes query functions in Enrollment Management software to identify prospects
Develops communication strategy to convert prospects to applicants, applicants to admitted students, and yield those students for elite honors programs
Develops communication for applicants, admitted students, and families regarding engagement opportunities, honors pathway options, and enrollment decision timelines
Uses Enrollment Management software to manage engagement, communication, and follow-up with applicants and admitted students
Develop strategy for the role of Elite Honors Ambassadors in recruiting and yield programs
Develop job descriptions, interview applicants, and select ambassadors
Develop and implement initial and on-going training for Elite Honors Ambassadors
Provide end-of-semester evaluations for all Honors Ambassadors
Monitor and approves payroll in a timely manner
Teach UNHO 107 Course for Elite Ambassadors
Collaborate with Enrollment Management, the Division of Student Success, and campus partners to support admitted-student engagement and honors enrollment initiatives.
Contribute to broader University Honors programming and perform additional duties that support honors enrollment and student success goals.
Perform additional responsibilities that support University Honors enrollment goals, student success priorities, and institutional strategy.