Admissions Counselor III

The University of Texas at Arlington Portal•Arlington, TX

11d

About The Position

This senior level position will be responsible for performing student recruitment activities to generate prospects, applicants, and enrollees. Provide advanced professional information, advice and counseling regarding the institutional student admission process and educational opportunities of the University. Act as lead and serve as a mentor and trainer for new admission counselors. Perform work in ways that contribute to the university’s successful achievement of enrollment goals. Foster a positive working environment that honors the UTA Principles of Community and leads to healthy levels of productivity and contributes to UTA being increasingly known as a great place to work. The annual salary for this position ranges from $45,400 – $49,699.The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
One (1) years of experience counseling students in academic and scholastic matters, with a broad knowledge of institutional admission requirements or an equivalent mix of education and relevant experience in similar role.
Experience and knowledge of how to produce accurate admission and transfer evaluations are required.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of experience counseling students in academic and scholastic matters, with a broad knowledge of institutional admission requirements or the equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Manages an assigned territory or market segment for the purpose of recruiting freshman, transfer, international, and/or graduate enrollees and/or prospective students.
Travels to conferences, high schools, colleges, and other learning institutions to publicize and explain admission requirements and procedures.
Answer’s phone calls and responds to e-mails from prospective students and their family members.
Plan and implement all recruitment functions to increase student enrollment.
Organize, create, and participate in events, both on and off campus, as well as virtual events.
Provide advice and counsel to prospective students and parents (both on and off the campus) about specific educational opportunities of the University, including admissions requirements and the financial aid and scholarship processes.
Serves as a mentor and trainer to new admission counselors, coordinates some travel schedules and assignments, and assists with developing and implementing recruitment plans.
Participates on the Internal Review team to determine which students are conditionally admitted to the university.
Serves on the Admissions Appeal Committee to review files of students who appeal their initial admission decision .
Develops and nurtures relationships with influential contacts such as university department personnel, high school counselors, advisors, and community college liaisons.
Assists other areas/departments on campus with recruitment efforts
Assists in developing and implementation of marketing and recruiting campaigns to achieve target enrollment goals.
Evaluates effectiveness and provides assessment of recruitment activities; provides written updates of territory and enrollment goals.
Reviews and evaluates prospective students’ transcripts and applications for admission, counsels’ applicants regarding their eligibility status.
Performs other duties as assigned.