Job Description

Position Announcement
Utah Valley University is seeking an Admissions Counselor!

About Us
We are Utah Valley University (UVU) \xe2\x80\x94 the largest student enrollment among public universities in the state of Utah, with approximately 40,000 students. The Utah Valley University office of Prospective Student Services acts as the frontline resource for future students who are considering attending UVU. We are passionate about creating great experiences that help students navigate the often complex and daunting college selection process.
Summary of Responsibilities
The Admissions Counselor position is meant for the well-organized and creative multi-tasker, time-manager, problem solver, and \xe2\x80\x9cpeople person\xe2\x80\x9d who works with a sense of urgency in the recruitment of potential students to gain access to a college education. Specifically, this position will:

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  Act as a key contributor to the recruitment, admission, and enrollment of people identified as potential prospects for the university.
• Organize and coordinate outreach and on-campus recruitment events within an assigned territory inside and outside the state of Utah.
• Build solid relationships with prospective students, their families, the community, and secondary school counselors, and advise them on the college selection process.
• Contribute to a team culture focused on personal ownership, trust, good conflict and exceptional results.
• Work closely with student Ambassadors to establish effective relationships in the high schools and beyond.
• Mentor Ambassadors through professional development opportunities.

The position is based out of UVU\xe2\x80\x99s main campus in Orem, Utah. Some evening and weekend work required. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree in a related field OR a combination of education and experience totaling four years.
• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Knowledge of student recruitment, admission and retention strategies.
• Skills in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Skills in configuration and use of computerized database programs.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, both oral and written.
• Engaging personality, friendliness, enthusiasm, positive attitude, persistence, and passion for the work.
• Well-organized, accurate, effective, and creative multi-tasker, time-manager, problem solver, and customer service-oriented that pays attention to detail, is able to prioritize and manage complex projects and priorities and works with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to present clear and accurate information to small and large groups of various populations.
• Ability to plan and evaluate programs.
• Ability to analyze course prerequisites, certification, and/or curriculum/graduation requirements.
• Ability to effectively work with diverse constituencies in a large, fast-paced, professional work environment.
• Ability to represent the University in a professional and positive manner at all recruitment and recruitment related functions.