Admissions Specialist

Overview

The Utah State University Office of Admissions seeks an energetic, student-oriented individual to join our Recruitment Team. Admissions Specialists are primarily responsible for recruitment efforts within an assigned territory. This position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as the candidate will work with prospective students, parents, high school counselors, USU departments, and constituents. Recruitment at USU is a team effort. The successful candidate will be instrumental in recruiting targeted student populations, exploring/identifying potential growth markets, and building relationships with students, faculty, and staff across USU's 30 campuses and nine academic colleges.

The candidate must be a self-starter and work well independently and in a team. This position allows for flexibility in the work schedule and can accommodate slight variations to traditional business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. The preferred work location(s) for this position are:

* Price, Utah

* Utah County, Utah

Remote and/or hybrid work within Utah may be an option for these position.

Responsibilities

Territory Management

* Create a clear vision, identify growth opportunities, set goals, and track progress for the assigned territory.

* Build relationships with students, parents, high school counselors and administrators, community members, alumni, and other constituents.

* Assist prospective students through the admissions, scholarship, and enrollment process at Utah State University.

* Work with high school counselors and administrators to assist students in their college search.

* Collaborate with members of the USU community, including faculty, staff, and alumni, to develop programs and initiatives for student recruitment.

Recruitment Event Involvement

* Initiate, plan, and facilitate territory recruitment events (e.g., High School Visits, Utah Higher Education Days (UHED), Utah College Application Week (UCAW)).

* Participate/coordinate in-state recruitment events (e.g., Open Houses, True Blue Days, Counselor Conferences, Utah State University Leadership Conference (USULC)).

* Travel to out-of-state recruitment events, approximately two three-day trips each fall (e.g., Out-of-State Open Houses).

Student Ambassador Advising

* Participate in the Ambassador Scholarship Program application review and selection process.

* Lead, support, and advise student ambassadors in their responsibilities.

* Plan, facilitate, and attend ambassador events (e.g., Ambassador Academy, Ambassador Retreat, Cabinet Retreat, Rookie Retreat).

Recruitment Team Membership

* Engage with and support the Recruitment Team, Admissions Office, and Systemwide Recruitment Collaborative to advance the organizational and university mission and vision.

* Identify and execute both new and existing recruitment programs and initiatives.

* Attend and contribute to meetings and trainings (e.g., team meetings, annual recruitment training).

* Participate in professional development opportunities (e.g., trainings, conferences).

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

* Four years of related experience; OR an associate's degree plus two years of related experience; OR a bachelor's degree; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Valid Utah driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and travel to and from recruitment events.

Preferred Qualifications:

* One year of related experience in university admissions and/or recruitment.

* Familiarity with Sales Force, Banner, and other university software systems.

* Strong customer service orientation, experience, and knowledge, with the ability to apply those skills to create positive relationships with others.

* Experience working with various audiences, including prospective students, parents, counselors, alumni, university community members, and other constituents.

* Effective presentation and communication skills, especially in presenting a positive message to groups and one-on-one.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Communicating:
Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.

* Problem-solving:
Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.

* Monitoring:
Measures the performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.

* Critical Thinking:
Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.

* Team Building:
Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.

* Active Listening:
Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.

* Service Orientation:
Actively seeks opportunities to help others.

* Conflict Resolution:
Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

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