Admissions Representative II

Pay Grade/Pay Range:Minimum: $44,600 - Midpoint: $55,800 (Salaried E6)

Department/Organization:200611 - Admissions Campus Recruiting/Tours

Normal

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary:The Admissions Representative II counsels individuals throughout the admissions and enrollment process based on their individual circumstances or needs. Evaluates prospective student’s academic preparation and interests to determine appropriate opportunities at the University. Represents the University at on- and off-campus events and information sessions. Provides superior customer service for prospective students and families. Coordinates and oversees a specialized area or function of admissions representation.

Additional

Department Summary:

Identifies, recruits, admits, and enrolls qualified undergraduate and/or graduate students. Assists the Manager of Campus Visits and Customer Relations in the day-to-day operation of the in-depth campus visit program. Serves as an on-campus and field representative for the admissions office. Provides guidance to Admissions Representatives within the Campus Visits Team, the UA Student Admissions Ambassadors and student assistants. Coordinates training and management of up to 100 UA Student Admissions Ambassadors, which includes Undergraduate Admissions and general University of Alabama information.

Represents the University both on- and off-campus to prospective students and parents. Communicates with potential students and parents to plan personalized in-depth campus visits based on the student's interests as part of the recruitment process. Coordinates with campus faculty and staff to arrange meetings for potential students. Handles admissions recruitment, counseling, outreach, and application review.

The functions of this position will require some evening and weekend work.

Required

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of recruitment, university admissions, public relations, marketing, sales, or communications experience; OR master's degree and some recruitment, university admissions, public relations, marketing, sales, or communications experience.

Additional Required Department

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge:Basic knowledge in the usage of personal computers and standard application software (word processing, spreadsheet and/or database management programs). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to travel alone out of town, sometimes overnight. An interest in working with prospective college students and their families. Ability to work with various groups of people. Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Ability to lift and carry large quantities of sometimes heavy recruitment materials.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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