Admissions Counselor II – Bound for Success (S04537P)
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Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1)
Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to
month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name,
degree type, and major.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number S04537P
Position Title Admissions Counselor II – Bound for Success (S04537P)
Department Recruiting
Location Dallas
Job Family Admissions
Position Status Full-time
Work Hours Standard
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm.
Travel required.
Occasional evening and weekend hours required
Open to External and Internal
FLSA
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant
experience.
Duration Funding expected to continue
Pay Basis Monthly
Benefits Eligible Yes
Job Summary
To provide advanced professional knowledge, advice and counseling regarding
student admission. Execute duties daily to assist the department in reaching
university enrollment goals and contribute to student success. Responsible for
the recruitment of new students, including performing activities that will
generate prospects, applicants, and new student enrollment. Build professional
connections with school counselors and educational partners that promote UTA
and a college bound message. Serve as a professional liaison for students and
families as they navigate the admission process. Foster a positive working
environment that honors the UTA Principles of Community, leads to healthy
levels of productivity and contributes to UTA being increasingly known as a
great place to work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manages a geographical territory (Grand Prairie ISD) for the purpose of
recruiting new freshman, transfer, graduate and international students for
enrollment at UTA.
Builds relationships with the school counselors, students and families
within that region and serves as a direct liaison between the students and
the campus.
Keeps university enrollment goals as the focus of all recruitment
activities and maintains current metrics to measure success and progress
toward stated goals.
Assists in the planning and implementation of all recruitment functions,
events, and activities.
Provides information to prospective students and parents on specific
educational opportunities of the University, both on and off the campus.
Counsel's students and parents on admission, financial aid processes and
enrollment steps.
Answers questions of a complex nature regarding the University's
admissions policies, degree offerings, and campus opportunities.
Review's student applications for admission and counsel's applicants
regarding their eligibility status.
Develops and nurtures relationships with community partners, strengthening
connection and providing outstanding service to each.
Travels to high schools, colleges, and other learning institutions to
publicize and promote admission requirements and procedures of UTA.
Travel will consist of overnight stays and the necessity to plan and book
personal travel accommodation within the parameters of state approved
guidelines.
Replies to phone calls, correspondence and e-mail from prospective
students, their family members and/or other educational partners.
Prepares professional, thorough correspondence in response to inquiries
submitted to the office or the staff member.
Assists with events, both on and off campus, as well as virtual events.
Provides written updates of admission funnel progress pertaining to
assigned territory and tracks progress to stated goals.
Work well both independently and within a team environment.
Provide support to co-workers as needed to assist the entire university in
reaching enrollment goals.
Assists other areas/departments on campus with recruitment efforts.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience working with college
students or adolescents in an advising capacity or the equivalent
experience.
Ability and knowledge to use standard office equipment.
Extremely accurate admission and transfer evaluations are required.
May require frequent travel for recruiting purposes.
Preferred Qualifications
Two (2) years of experience as an academic advisor at a public R1
University.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
Detail Oriented.
Ability to multitask in a busy office environment with multiple
interruptions, including high volume phone calls and monitoring multiple
email accounts.
Working Conditions
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Working Title Admissions Counselor II
EEO Statement
UTA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women,
veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Additionally,
the University prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of sexual
orientation. A criminal background check will be conducted on finalists. The
UTA is a tobacco free campus.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Open Date
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1)
Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to
month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name,
degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
What is the highest degree you have attained? (Please specify in your resume)
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree or higher
None of the above
How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have within an advising, counseling, administrative, and/or educational capacity working with students?
None/less than 3 years
3 to 4 years
5 to 6 years
7 years or more
Do you have experience delivering presentations to small and/or large groups?
Yes
No
How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
None/less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
4 to 5 years
6 years or more
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
Resume or CV
Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
