Admissions Counselor

Admissions Recruiter

The University of Northern Iowa Admissions Office is a student-centered team dedicated to making the college process clear and personal. From application steps to scholarships, they guide students with a hands-on, supportive approach - directly impacting the next generation of Panthers. "We're with you every step of the way" reflects their commitment to helping students confidently shape their future.

Primary Function:

• Manages a recruitment territory and recruits new students to the university; visits high schools and community colleges in specific areas; connects with high school counselors for visits; conducts group presentations and meets one-on-one with students at visits; participates in national, regional and local college fairs; responds to walk-in students, telephone and email inquiries from prospective students, parents and counselors on the college search process;
  
  evaluates credentials of prospective students; and plans, coordinates, and participates in various recruitment activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree; excellent communication skills; and ability to interact effectively with students, parents, and counselors and work within a team environment required. Experience with admission recruitment processes and procedures such as tour guide, phone bank, tele counseling, office worker or orientation leader; experience conducting individual or group presentations to students and families; experience using social media in a professional setting; bilingual skills;
  
  and demonstrated knowledge of the University of Northern Iowa preferred. Student experience will be considered.

Occasional work outside standard business hours and frequent evening and weekend travel during fall and spring will be necessary.

Position Details:

• Job Category:
  Professional and Scientific
• Type of Position:
  Regular
• Service
  
  Schedule:
  
  Calendar Year

Application Instructions:

• All application materials received by August 18, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
  1) Resume
  2) Cover Letter You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Compensation:

• Pay grade 117; $19.00 to commensurate
• Pay Basis:
  Hourly
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt; position is eligible for overtime or comp time

If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.