Job Description
Graduate Admissions Counselor, Graduate And Continuing Studies R0009972
Tampa
If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Office of Admissions for Graduate and Continuing Studies at the University of Tampa has an open position for a Graduate Admissions Counselor. The counselor will perform routine and non-routine duties requiring high proficiency for admissions work. This position reports to the Director of Graduate and Continuing Studies Admissions (Director).
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
1. Serve as the university recruiter for specific graduate programs through strong communication, follow up, and regularly scheduled events.
2. Provide marketing materials and customer service to potential applicants and program directors. 3. Actively promote and recruit for the university's graduate programs to support ambitious enrollment targets.
4. Advise prospective students about application and enrollment procedures for the University.
5. Review applications for admission.
6. Manage all documentation required for applicants.
7. Work closely with operations staff to expedite application processing as needed. Also, maintain strong record keeping in student information system to create a complete electronic profile of each recruited student.
8. Assist with research and development of new marketing and recruitment strategies and implement approved plans in coordination with the program director and Director.
9. Assist the Director with additional duties that support the growth of the incoming class in both size and academic profile.
10. Support a workplace culture that encourages respect for different backgrounds and helps team members build skills to work effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Qualifications
1. Bachelor's degree required.
2. Master's degree preferred.
3. Three to five years of professional admission experience preferred.
4. Superior public relations, customer service and cultural sensitivity skills, as well as public speaking skills.
5. Excellent writing, organizational and communication skills, as well as the ability to establish priorities and manage time wisely.
6. Good computer skills with proficiency in MS Office products and web applications required. Ability to travel and work occasionally evenings and weekends. Must have valid driver's license.
7. Convey a professional and enthusiastic attitude.
8. Ability to serve as part of a team and demonstrate a proven ability to establish priorities and work independently.
9. Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly The University of Tampa software programs such as Workday and Microsoft Office.
10. Willingness to embrace new technologies and innovative organizational practices.
Required Attachments Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. 1. Cover letter 2. Resume Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Full Time/ on campus position
The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include: 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
Fitness Center
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
And more!
Submission Guidelines To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission.
Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Background Check Requirements Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.
Additional Information This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.
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Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Summer work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,