Admissions Counselor at UCA: Admissions & Enrollment Services

Requirements

• Readiness to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required
• Availability to travel to event locations (sometimes driving long distances requiring overnight stays outside the state of Arkansas) during early morning, evening, and weekend hours as needed
• Ability to load and transport admissions materials, displays, and other equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Capability to work effectively with prospective students, parents, faculty, staff, alumni, community members, and off‑campus constituents
• Ability to take direction, to organize multiple tasks and documents that have been concurrently assigned, and to work independently
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written abilities that positively reflect upon UCA with diverse populations
• Polished presentation/public speaking skills
• Fine‑tuned organization, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications

• Planning and implementing recruitment activities for assigned territory to include high school visits, lunch visits, college planning programs, and special events
• Disseminating accurate and pertinent information regarding UCA, admissions requirements, and undergraduate programs of study to students, families, and school administrators
• Preparing extensive communication and outreach to prospective students, inquiries, and applicants via telephone, email, social media, and hand‑written letters
• Utilizing UCA’s student database software to manage targeted recruitment strategies and on‑going strategic communications with prospective students, inquiries, and applicants
• Analyzing statistical reports to enhance recruitment strategies
• Collaborating with other campus departments and offices regarding recruiting activities
• Providing campus tours to prospective students and their families
• Participating in special events, including but not limited to Bear Facts Days, Bear Necessities Day, Distinguished Scholars Day, etc.
• Performing other administrative duties as assigned