Senior STEM Admissions Recruiter & Yield Strategist

Title: Senior Admission Counselor (STEM Recruiter)

Employee Classification: Senior Admission Counselor

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

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

Department: DAL-Admissions-UG-521200

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $51,744

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

This position is responsible for varied higher level administrative support, but still routine in nature. This Senior Admissions Counselor is responsible for programs that focus on recruiting and enrolling a wide group of college‑ready students for the University. Primary focus of position moves from primarily recruitment to developing and planning recruitment and yield activities and programs. This position will use the following methods: identifying and building a wide pool of prospective undergraduate students within an assigned recruitment territory, developing a data‑driven recruitment plan, coordinating travel schedules, maintaining an aggressive communication campaign with prospective student and families.

Under supervision of the Associate Director of Freshman Admissions, the Senior Admissions Counselor assesses, develops, and suggests office processes and procedures to ensure work is effectively and accurately completed by the admissions recruitment team. A Senior Admissions Counselor will also facilitate the training of all new and current entry level admissions counselors.

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in recruiting, academic advising, academic counseling, student services, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Knowledge of professional standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software, including Microsoft Office Suite and the use of a CRM.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively and building strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and volunteers.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment with multiple interruptions, including managing a high volume of emails and phone calls.
• Professional, motivated, self-directed with the ability to communicate enthusiastically with wide populations in a positive, courteous manner.

• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Familiarity with STEM K‑12 outreach programs (e.g., Science Olympiad, Science Fairs, Robotics Competitions, STEM Conference).
• Demonstrated STEM experience (e.g., completion of a STEM major or minor; STEM teaching experience; STEM recruitment).
• Masters degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a university admission department or similar department.
• Working experience with youth and wide populations, admissions, and recruitment or higher education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and video conferencing platforms (Zoom and MS Teams).
• Experience utilizing innovative technology such as a CRM solution (e.g., Salesforce, TargetX) is preferred.
• Familiarity with database systems such as Ellucian Banner, People Soft, or other student information database products used by institutions of higher learning is preferred.
• Experience utilizing Perceptive Content imaging software or a similar product.
• Effective public speaking and presentation experience.
• Experience with communication campaigns (social media, texting, and direct mail among others).
• Program and territory…