Admissions Counselor II

Job Summary

The Admissions Counselor II provides advanced professional knowledge, advice and counseling regarding student admission. Execute duties 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 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.

Annual salary ranges from $44,000 to $46,500, based on qualifications and experience.

Full‑time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Some flexibility available. Minimal evening, weekend events required. May require frequent travel for recruiting purposes.

• Manage a geographical territory for the purpose of recruiting new freshman, transfer, graduate, or international students for enrollment at UTA.
• Build relationships with school counselors, students, and families within that region and serve as a direct liaison between the students and the campus.
• Travel 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.
• Provide information to prospective students and parents on specific educational opportunities of the University, both on and off the campus.
• Counsel students and parents on admission, financial aid processes and enrollment steps.
• Answer questions of a complex nature regarding the University’s admissions policies, degree offerings and campus opportunities.
• Reply to phone calls, correspondence and e‑mail from prospective students, their family members and/or other educational partners.
• Prepare professional, thorough correspondence in response to inquiries submitted to the office or the staff member.
• Review student applications for admission and counsel applicants regarding their eligibility status.
• Develop and nurture relationships with community partners, strengthening connections and providing outstanding service to each.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of all recruitment functions, events, and activities.
• Assist with events, both on and off campus, as well as virtual events.
• Provide written updates of admission funnel progress pertaining to assigned territory and track progress to stated goals.
• Keep university enrollment goals as the focus of all recruitment activities and maintain current metrics to measure success and progress toward 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.
• Assist other areas or departments on campus with recruitment efforts and perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with standard office equipment.
• Experience and knowledge with extremely accurate admission and transfer evaluations.

• Two (2) years of experience counseling students in academic and scholastic matters, with a broad knowledge of institutional admission requirements or the equivalent experience.
• 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 e‑mail accounts.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, see the University website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and compensation tools: .

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status.

The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited.