Graduate Admissions Counselor

University of Tampa•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Admissions for Graduate and Continuing Studies at the University of Tampa has an open position for a Graduate Admissions Counselor. The counselor will perform routine and non-routine duties requiring high proficiency for admissions work. This position reports to the Director of Graduate and Continuing Studies, Admissions with a dotted line to the Director of Enrollment Management.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
Superior public relations, customer service, and cultural sensitivity skills, as well as public speaking skills.
Good computer skills with proficiency in MS Office products and web applications required.
Convey a professional and enthusiastic attitude.
Ability to serve as part of a team and demonstrate a proven ability to establish priorities and work independently.
Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.
Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.
Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Responsibilities

Serve as the university liaison for interested and prospective students for various graduate programs for the university.
Provide strong follow up with students through heavy phone outreach and in person meetings.
Serve as the university's marketer and recruiter of graduate programs to meet targeted enrollment goals. Advise prospective students about application and enrollment procedures for the University.
Present program and university information to students in both online and public information sessions.
Review applications for admission and ensure accuracy before submitting them to the committee.
Manage all documentation required for applicants.
Work closely with operations staff to expedite application processing personally as needed. Maintain strong record keeping in student information system to create a complete electronic profile of each recruited student.
Assist the Director of Graduate and Continuing Studies, Admissions with other duties that will benefit the growth and development of the incoming class quantity and academic profile.