Regional Admissions Counselor - Kansas City

University of Arkansas • Fayetteville, AR

1d • Remote

About The Position

The University of Arkansas is seeking a Regional Admissions Counselor for the Kansas City area. This role is responsible for educating prospective students and families about the University of Arkansas and its programs. The position requires the individual to reside in the Kansas City, MO/KS metro area and involves extensive year-round travel to high schools and colleges throughout Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Travel to the Fayetteville, AR campus will also be necessary for special events and training. The counselor will develop and manage a pool of prospective students, plan and implement recruitment strategies using a CRM, and build strategic partnerships with educational constituents, alumni, and parents. Responsibilities also include giving presentations to large groups, assisting the regional team during high-volume periods, and performing other assigned duties. The role requires strong verbal and written communication skills, frequent travel by vehicle and/or air, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. The employee is expected to reside in the Kansas City metro area as a remote worker.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least one year of experience in enrollment services, academic advising, or recruiting.
• Must have strong communications skills both verbal and written.
• This position requires frequent travel either by vehicle and/or travel by air.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• The employee is expected to reside in the Kansas City metro area as a Remote Worker.
• Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty.
• Ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
• Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education.
• At least two years of experience in enrollment services, academic advising, or recruiting.
• At least one year of experience as an admissions counselor, student ambassador, or orientation leader.

Responsibilities

• Educate prospective students and families about the University of Arkansas and its programs.
• Develop and manage a pool of prospective students in the assigned territory.
• Plan and implement effective recruitment strategies utilizing the CRM to set goals and monitor progress.
• Develop strategic partnerships with education constituents including counselors, AP teachers, University of Arkansas alumni, parents, and regional recruitment networks.
• Give presentations and interact with large groups of prospective students.
• Assist regional team during high volume periods.
• Assume other related areas of responsibility as assigned or required by senior university administration.

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