Job Description

Admissions Counselor

The Office of Admissions at The University of Tampa has an entry level Admissions Counselor position available immediately for a creative and resourceful individual with an entrepreneurial spirit to assist in the recruitment of potential students. This position reports to the Director of Admissions.

This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.

Responsibilities include managing and creating a marketing plan for a geographic territory, recruiting and providing college counseling, planning and advising to prospective freshmen and transfer students and their parents, participating in the on-going functions of the Admissions Office, conducting student interviews on- and off-campus, corresponding with prospective students, parents, high school and college counselors, alumni and others via telephone, e-mail, and mail, conducting presentations, school visits, college programs and off-campus receptions, planning, implementing, and attending special events, reviewing and analyzing student applications, assisting students and families with general financial aid advising, serving as liaison with various university constituencies, reviewing and analyzing data for planning purposes, and participating in the development of goals as well as the university's marketing and recruitment plan.

The position also requires contributing to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures and backgrounds.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree, strong public relations, customer service, and public speaking skills, strong computer skills, excellent written, oral, interpersonal and organizational skills, the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely, extensive travel required, must have a valid driver's license and vehicle, availability to work required evenings and weekends, knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday, SLATE and Microsoft Office, and willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.

Required attachments include a cover letter, resume, and copy of undergraduate transcripts.

Work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer – Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Evenings and weekends may be required.

The University of Tampa offers great benefits including FREE Tuition, generous paid leave, wellness initiatives, 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account, 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program, discounted on-campus dining meal plans, FREE on-campus parking, access to campus amenities (pool, library, campus events and more), fitness center, pet insurance, flexible spending accounts, and more!

Job Tags

Temporary work, Summer work, Work at office, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Monday to Thursday, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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