Admissions Counselor I

University of Louisville•Louisville, KY

2d•$21

About The Position

The University of Louisville is looking for an Admissions Counselor I. This position serves to support the recruitment of incoming first-time students at the University of Louisville. This position will manage a territory where they will be responsible for outreach to high schools, attending college fairs, and communicating and counseling prospective students and parents. This role will also have a responsibility to participate in on-campus and off-campus events hosted by the University and will be encouraged to build and foster relationships within the communities and community-based organizations in their regions. This position will include overnight and weekend work hours. This may include overnight travel and may require sitting and standing for extended periods of time. This position may be based out of Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; or Somerset, KY. The pay for this position is $21 per hour.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Microsoft Office
Customer Service
Strong Communication and Presentation skills
Experience with CRM
Ability to review data

Responsibilities

Develop outreach strategy and represent UofL at admissions-related initiative including, but not limited to:
High School visits
College fairs
On-campus recruitment events
Off-campus recruitment events
Travel to above events within assigned territory as well as territory specific events
Daily management of recruitment-related tasks including evaluating admission applications
Work with campus partners to develop and implement on and off-campus programs designed to increase visibility of UofL to prospective students as well as yield focused activities
Manage school counselor outreach and contacts
Work with communications team to create, interpret/adapt, and implement targeted communication plans based on population needs
Counsel students and families on admissions process
Participate in University, local, state, and national level organizations to stay informed of issues concerning diversity in higher education
The Office of Admissions encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively within our team, and will serve prospective students and families well as they consider the University of Louisville.