Admissions Counselor​/Recruiter

Title: Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Employee Classification: Recruitment/Admissions Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas
- Dallas

Division: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

Sub Division-Department: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

Department: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff-521000

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $47,000

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

This position contributes to increasing the population of transfer‑ready admitted and enrolled undergraduate students through use of the following methods: identifying and building a pool of prospective students within an assigned recruitment territory (Dallas College), developing a data driven recruitment plan, coordinating travel schedules, and maintaining an aggressive communication campaign with prospective transfer students and families. This position reports directly to the Assistant VP of Enrollment Management.

Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of college readiness, student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, experience.

• Considerable knowledge of college readiness standards and initiatives.
• Considerable knowledge of university policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate).
• Ability to keep complex records; to assemble and organize data of complex nature, and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong and creative problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of individuals.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed.
• Must be able to travel extensively, primarily in the North Texas region.

• The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
• Master's Degree in related field.
• Experience working in a university admissions department or similar higher education work experience.
• Strong sales background and interpersonal skills preferred, background in customer service, marketing, and higher education is beneficial.
• Communication skills and sensitivity to issues related to the retention and recruitment of the student body.
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment with multiple interruptions, including efficiently managing a high volume of emails and phone calls and adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Program and territory management experience.
• Experience utilizing innovative technology such as a CRM solution is preferred.
• Familiarity with database systems such as Ellucian Banner, People Soft, or some other type of student information database product utilized by institutions of higher learning is preferred. Previous public speaking and presentation experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and video conferencing platforms (Zoom, MS Teams).
• Experience utilizing Perceptive Content imaging software.
• Experience with communication campaigns (social media, texting and direct mail among others).
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Familiarity with the UNT Dallas campus, its historical landmarks, and points of interest and location of both academic and non‑academic offices.

• Plans, implements, and assesses comprehensive data driven student recruitment strategies and programs, including campus visits and presentations, improving student engagement and yield to align with best practices. Provides general knowledge about admissions, Texas Success Initiative (TSI), financial aid, scholarships, support services, advising/registration, housing and orientation. Provides pre‑advising for prospective transfer students utilizing unofficial transcript evaluations and/or on‑line transfer credit evaluation technology.
• Increase public awareness of UNT Dallas while establishing community contacts in Dallas College. Represent the Office of Admissions to prospective transfer students, community college advisors, high school counselors, and University alumni…