Admissions Counselor

University of Arkansas System • Fayetteville, AR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor develops and manages a pool of prospective students in a designated region and builds strategic partnerships with students, families, and high school personnel. The counselor recruits, advises, and assists prospective students throughout the admissions process, promotes the University of Arkansas, represents its values, and helps ensure a smooth transition for incoming students. Other related responsibilities may be assigned or required by the Director of Recruitment.

The position involves giving presentations and interacting with large groups of prospective students. It requires strong verbal and written communication skills, frequent travel by vehicle and/or air, and the ability to lift and transport materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and the ability to maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships are essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least one year of customer service experience.
• At least one year of demonstrated leadership experience in a professional, educational, or student organization setting.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University requirements for operating a motor vehicle while conducting University business.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lift and transport materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Regular, reliable, non-disruptive attendance and ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships.
• Knowledge of university and admissions office procedures and policies.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the University of Arkansas.
• Organizational skills, including prioritizing tasks, attention to detail, meeting deadlines, and creative thinking.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including presenting to a large audience.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Education, English, Marketing, or Public Relations from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least one year of professional experience in higher education, including admissions, recruitment, advising, student services, enrollment services, or a related area.
• Experience with public speaking or presenting to large groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a pool of prospective students in a designated region.
• Develop strategic partnerships with students, families, and high school personnel.
• Recruit, advise, and assist prospective students throughout the admissions process.
• Promote the University and represent the institution’s values.
• Help ensure a smooth transition for incoming students.
• Give presentations and interact with large groups of prospective students.
• Assume other related responsibilities as assigned or required by the Director of Recruitment.
• Travel frequently by vehicle and/or air.

Benefits

• University contributions to health, dental, life, and disability insurance.
• Tuition waivers for employees and their families.
• 12 official holidays.
• Immediate leave accrual.
• Choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5% to 10% of employee salary.

What This Job Offers

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