Admissions Outreach Coordinator

Neumont College of Computer Science•Salt Lake, UT

11h

About The Position

Want to make a legitimate difference in the lives of others while also working for a manager who values work/life balance? Then Neumont University is the place for you! We are Improving Lives through Education by creating tomorrows computer scientists! We are tirelessly passionate about education, innovative and inclusive. Employees at Neumont love their jobs while also enjoying generous paid time off to include 17 paid holidays (including Christmas through New Years), generous H.S.A. employer contributionsjust to name a few. Located in the heart of downtown SLC, Neumont is looking for vivacious and dynamic employees to join our small family team and start making a difference! The Admissions Outreach Coordinator is primarily responsible for research, scheduling, and coordinating a calendar of events for college and career fairs, high school presentations, and cultivating long-term relationships with feeder schools both locally and nationwide to identify and recruit academically qualified, traditional, college-bound students to Neumont University. This role also serves as an Admissions Officer, assisting prospective students and their parents throughout the admissions process from inquiry through enrollment. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator who is fast-paced, self-driven, outgoing and goal oriented.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree required
35 years of Admissions, outreach, recruitment, or similar experience.
Experience using CampusVue or other educational databases to document and prioritize work and generate reports.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) required.
Excellent public relations skills including courteousness, tact, and strong verbal communication.
Strong telephone etiquette and in-person presence, including the ability to establish rapport, trust, and confidence quickly.
Professional writing skills including correct grammar and punctuation.
Strong organizational, listening, and follow-through skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities across outreach and admissions functions.
Capacity to learn and provide in-depth information about the college and its programs.
Ability to carry on directed, efficient conversations in both recruitment and admissions contexts.
Ability to work with diverse populations and maintain discretion and confidentiality.
Willingness (within professional standards) to provide service during hours convenient to students and families.

Responsibilities

Research, schedule, and coordinate an event calendar of college and career fairs throughout Utah.
Build long-term relationships with high school counselors and educators at both local Utah schools and national feeder schools through phone, email and virtual meetings.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date contact lists.
Identify, research, and cultivate national feeder-school relationships using remote communication, while maintaining an active, in-person presence with Utah schools.
Represent and present Neumont programs to prospective students and parents in both outreach and admissions settings including in-person events in Utah and virtual presentations when appropriate.
Collaborate with marketing staff to develop appropriate presentation and recruitment materials.
Establish and maintain an informational, active communication system with traditional high school students, parents, counselors, and other referral sources.
Provide reports and feedback on the effectiveness of outreach efforts, school partnerships, and event participation.
Assist in collecting and documenting information from prospective students as a result of presentations, events, and admissions interactions.
Perform telecommunication tasks including filtering inbound inquiries and placing outbound re-contact calls to prospective students.
Actively manage a prospective student pipeline as an Admissions Officer, guiding applicants through the admissions process.
Assist in greeting and serving prospective students on campus.
Counsel student applicants concerning visitation opportunities, admission requirements, enrollment procedures, and housing options, if applicable.
Read, interpret, and evaluate students academic credentials.
Participate in special programs, research projects, and the development and implementation of enrollment strategies.
Compose routine correspondence and compile data for reports.
Support visitation programs by touring and hosting visiting families.
Participate in and assist with student events such as FReX, Orientation, and other recruitment-related programs.