Admissions Recruiter​/Advisor

Admissions Recruiter/Advisor, University of South Florida

Reporting to the Director or an appropriate administrator, this professional role involves extensive contact with prospective or newly admitted students. The Admissions Recruiter/Advisor is responsible for maintaining extensive knowledge of university admission requirements, policies, and procedures to interpret and apply them. Incumbents will implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy within a specific territory or population of students, and advise students on enrollment requirements.

Travel is required; the candidate must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities Recruitment

• Host regular information sessions both virtual and in‑person
• Attend events such as fairs and networking events for prospects
• Engage with prospects
• Advise/assist on admission criteria and process
• Coordinate with Muma Graduate office and collaborate on above

Application and Prospect Management

• Assist prospects with applying
• Maintain regular engagement with prospects and applicants to ensure high yield

Registration and Onboarding

• Register when appropriate and assist others involved in registration
• Hold information sessions to onboard students
• Manage and host orientation sessions for new students

Student Management

• Connect students to mentors
• Assist with professional development and placement activities
• Occasionally advise students on progress in the program(s) and course selection

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (or equivalent). Work experience may not substitute for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
• Degree equivalency:
  Four years of direct experience can satisfy a bachelor’s degree.
• Senate Bill 1310 – The Florida Senate is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S. SB 1310 allows substitution of work experience for postsecondary education requirements up to:
• Two years of direct experience for an associate degree
• Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree
• Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree
• Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree
• Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for licensure, certification, or registration required for the position.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodations in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.

Applicants should note that the University of South Florida maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

• Administrative
• Higher Education

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