Admissions Counselor

Job SummaryNestled between the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake City, the state’s capitol, the University of Utah is the state’s public flagship institution and a top-tier research university classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the 131 research universities with the “highest research activity” in the nation. The “U” has a total enrollment over 34,000 and an undergraduate enrollment over 26,300. The U is committed to providing an exceptional academic and co-curricular experience for students and community engagement. The Office of Admissions is a dynamic and growing organization committed to assisting future students learn about and enroll at the University of Utah. We are looking for passionate team members to help us expand our recruitment reach in- and out-of-state, continue to increase our new student enrollment, and shape the entering class. Reporting to the Associate Director for Outreach, Access, and Community Engagement, this admissions counselor position will be an integral part of our team responsible for recruiting and enrolling new undergraduate students particularly from traditionally underrepresented populations in higher education and the University of Utah. This position will serve as an advisor to prospective students, their families, secondary school counselors and influencers in the college decision making process. The successful candidate will develop an in-depth understanding of admissions practices, institutional policies, and program offerings in order to effectively recruit students. This is a campus-based position located in the Emma Eccles Jones Welcome Center in the Gardner Commons building, a state-of-the-art building in the heart of campus.

ResponsibilitiesDevelop, implement, report and assess a domestic first-year and transfer student recruitment plan that helps the University of Utah achieve its enrollment goals. The recruitment plan will include but is not limited to:High school visitsTwo-year college visitsCollege fairsInformation sessionsReceptionsMeetings with secondary school and independent counselors, prospective students, families, and community-based organizationsBuild personalized relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, alumni, and other constituents in support of the recruitment goals for the territory. Assist the Associate Director for Outreach, Access, and Community Engagement in developing, implementing, and assessing a strategic recruitment plan focused on the enrollment of traditionally underrepresented students. Assist with all off-campus admission events in all areas of regional responsibility in collaboration with the campus experience team. Read and evaluate all domestic applications in regional territory. Significant travel up to 4 - 6 weeks annually within the territory between early September to November and January to May is required. Attend community and access programs which may take place in the evening and on weekends, and fall outside of regular office hours. Perform other duties as assigned. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum QualificationsRequires a bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years’ related experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

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