If you are ready to hone your admissions and recruiting experience, and assist prospective students in their undergraduate journey, and promote an exceptional higher education institution, now may be the time to join the Big 10 University of Iowa\xe2\x80\x99s Office of Admissions as an Admission Counselor for the Des Moines/Western Iowa area. WHAT YOU WILL DO: As the Des Moines and Western Iowa Regional Representative you are responsible for managing admissions, recruitment, and outreach activities. You assist prospective undergraduate students (new and transfer) by providing timely and accurate information about the college admissions process and other areas of the institution including academic programs, student life, university housing, scholarships and financial aid; are responsible for managing a recruitment territory that includes the greater Des Moines area as well as southwestern Iowa. Working closely with senior admission leaders, you plan and execute strategies to meet enrollment goals while serving prospective students through the college search process. You are the representative for the University of Iowa at various student recruitment events and builds relationships with prospective students and families, high school counselors, community-based organization leaders, and others involved in the college search process while also cultivating an active network of local alumni to leverage in recruitment activities.

The required location for the incumbent home office is the Des Moines, Iowa area.
Key areas of responsibility include (but are not limited to):

• Manage assigned recruitment territory in order to meet enrollment goals. This includes planning, executing, and evaluating recruitment activities and events (high school visits, college fairs, on- and off-campus events, direct outreach and communication).
• Develop and cultivate relationships with prospective and admitted students and families, high school counselors, community college advisors, educational agencies, and other individuals involved in the college search process.
• Counsel and advise prospective students through the college search process.
• Utilize data tools to achieve positive results more efficiently and effectively.
• Present University of Iowa information sessions to large and small groups of prospective undergraduate students and their families.

• For a full job description, including all duties and competencies assigned, please e-mail the contact listed below or visit: https://provost.uiowa.edu/human-resources-administration/hr-staff-office-provostuniversity-college/job-opportunities-org-02.

ABOUT THE DEPT: The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is dedicated to assisting and supporting prospective, new and current undergraduate students through services such as information sharing, campus visits, admission application and liaising with academic areas, financial aid, student life and advisors. We welcome working with future students, admitted students, parents, families and counselors alike. We believe the University of Iowa will prepare you, challenge you, and change you and you will change the world.

AS A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE YOU BRING: Education and Competencies Required

• A bachelor\'s degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience or comparable expertise is required.

Demonstrates a basic proficiency in:

• The ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with people from diverse backgrounds within and external to own unit.

Demonstrates a working proficiency level in:

• Effective communication concepts, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive and interpret information both written and verbally.
• Preparing and delivering presentations, both informal and formal, using organization, detail, question anticipation and utilizing feedback for improvement.
• Managing multiple tasks, resource and project management, including a high level of autonomy, decision making, and time organization.

Also Required:

• Must live in the Des Moines, IA area and be available to travel (average 25%). Some overnight travel, evening, and weekend work.
• The ability to move boxes and materials up to 40 lbs.
• A valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree
• Experience (typically 1-3 years) experience working in an admissions or related field highly desired.
• Demonstrates a working proficiency in managing a recruitment territory and achieving enrollment goals.
• Experience working as a regional admissions representative highly desired.
• Knowledge of the nature, goals and objectives, and operational aspects of a college or university.

SHOW YOUR INTEREST In order to be considered for interview, applicants must upload both of the following and mark them each as a \xe2\x80\x9cRelevant File\xe2\x80\x9d to the job submission:

• a resume and a
• cover letter

• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Compensation: Typical starting annual salary anticipated at $42,000-$48,000. Highly qualified candidates may have some salary negotiation opportunity. Modality: This position primarily works on location or from a remote home office in the area and work arrangement options will be discussed during interviews and hiring discussions. Reach out to Emily Kleinmeyer with additional questions. To find out more about WHY YOU should join the University of Iowa, check out the Working at Iowa and Benefits info.