Admissions Outreach Administrator - Utah Recruitment

Brigham Young University•Provo, UT

9h•$65,500 - $84,500

About The Position

As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Admissions Outreach Administrator - Utah Recruitment The Admissions Outreach Administrator serves as a key ambassador for BYU, leading recruitment and engagement efforts within an assigned region. Reporting to the Associate Director of Outreach, this role builds meaningful relationships with high school counselors, prospective students, parents, and community partners through personalized outreach and a variety of recruitment initiatives. This position also plays a critical leadership role in managing Utah recruitment efforts, including overseeing the training and certification of BYU high school representatives and supervising Outreach Interns. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and relationship-builder who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about helping students navigate their path to higher education.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 1 year of experience in higher education recruitment; or equivalent combination of related experience and education.
Able to understand and effectively communicate
Demonstrated effectiveness in working with cross-functional teams
Ability to effectively and confidently present to and engage with varied audiences
Understand how to communicate culturally sensitive topics
Ability to manage competing deadlines and detail-oriented projects
Creative and innovative self-starter
Ability to legally drive and travel within the US

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a related field of study, 3 years of experience in higher education and outreach or recruitment.
Experience using Salesforce and/or other CRM solutions
Keen understanding of University admission processes
Familiarity with campus, both physically, organizationally, and online
Bi-lingual Spanish speaker

Responsibilities

Coordinate and present at outreach recruitment events and activities
Travel approximately 10 weeks out of the year to recruitment events across the country
Evenings and weekend work occasionally needed
Serve as a High School Representative with an assignment to represent BYU Admissions and educate high school counselors, prospective students, and parents regarding admission criteria and processes
Meet with prospective students and parents regarding admission inquiries
Ensure that all outreach efforts align with the prescribed outreach objectives and vision
Manage special projects as directed
Develop strategy for increased recruitment efforts in Utah in key areas of interest to the Admissions Department
Oversee BYU’s participation in Utah recruitment efforts including UCAW and UHED
Hire, train, and manage all outreach interns
Develop/maintain up-to-date UHED presentation
Participate in Utah-based meetings/committees including UACRAO
Oversee the preparation of materials for all outreach related training for High School Representatives
Certify competency on admission and outreach topics for all who are trained
Provide and update online outreach reference materials
Develop and manage the outreach audit procedures for trained representatives
Provide periodic reports to the Director of Admissions on these efforts
Assist with applicant communication to admissions office
Assist with application decision-making processes
Read applicant essays

Benefits

401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% ( Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans )
Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness program
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU