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Admissions Counselor
Office of Admission
Vacancy Number 300863
Position Type: Regular, full-time exempt position with full, competitive benefits package
Opens: 10/09/18 Closes: Open Until Filled
Salary: $46,500 - $52,600
Position was open until filled. We removed this vacancy announcement from our current vacancies website and stopped accepting applications in March 2019.
The responsibilities of UB Admission fall into four main categories: (1) public relations and integrated marketing communications; (2) enrollment management-specific information technology; (3) operations, quality control and reporting; and (4) recruitment. We look forward to receiving your electronic application with a cover letter and resume and learning about your interest in and qualifications for our vacancy. Please save your cover letter and resume as one document and attach it in the resume location.
The Admission Counselor (AC) has responsibility for meeting enrollment targets for all students while specializing in a select or cross-section of constituents including, but not limited to: diverse, domestic and international freshman, transfer, graduate, military-connected, and new and returning adult students by fostering interest, generating applications and rendering admission decisions. Serves as a role model for all other staff, and as such should be experienced at a public, tuition-driven institution (or a comparable situation) in illustrating their individual impact in increasing enrollment at prior institutions. Committed to current best practices, the AC is a member of at least one major professional association, including but not limited to; AACRAO, NACAC, College Board, NAFSA, etc., and is knowledgeable about territory management, tele-counseling, pre- and early college programs, in- and out-of-state residency policies, and community college partnerships including best practice transfer credit evaluation, reverse transfer and articulation agreements. Skilled in building brand awareness, attracting, recruiting, and admitting, thereby optimizing enrollment for multiple student types across multiple academic programs. Successful incumbent demonstrates breadth and depth of skills relating to database use, electronic workflow, and project management, collaboration tools, ERP, CRM, Image Now, People Soft, Target X, Sales Force, Zoom, Adobe and marketing. Is at ease in making formal and informal presentations to all audiences across integrated channels including: high school, college or guidance counselors, transfer coordinators, career services directors, deans, presidents, businesses, honors students, and first generation students and families. Admissions Counselors are assigned a roster of high schools, community colleges, colleges and universities, and community-based organizations via a travel and event schedule that meets students, and existing and potential feeder institutions where they are, and as such recognizes the need for extended, weekend or evening work hours.
Key Functions/Responsibilities/Tasks
Cultivate prospective students from inquiry through the start of class while developing new, and stewarding existing, internal and external mutually beneficial partnerships. Represent admission at internal and external meetings, and monitor, and provide suggestions for improving and facilitating work flow for admission operations. Work with all, including, but not limited to: the Enrollment Management and Marketing division, Deans, program directors, advisors, faculty, staff, businesses, nonprofits, alumni, high schools, online institutions, professional associations, community colleges, colleges and universities, and community-based, and other organizations that serve the college bound to broaden, diversify and strengthen the prospective student pipeline. Ensure enrollment is optimized across targeted segments and across academic programs by developing unique goals, strategies and communication for undergraduate, graduate, full-time, part-time, Asian, Black, Latino, Native American, multi-racial, LGBTQA, new and returning adult, evening, weekend, online, freshman, transfer, military-connected and DACA students paying close attention to diversification regarding geography, socio-economic status, academic interest, potential and talent.
Utilize existing technology and knowledge of market and enrollment trends, assist in development of recruitment plans and coordination of activities. Track ROI on activities, institute responsive interventions as needed, and make recommendations regarding optimizing use of existing and new technology. Demonstrate best practices in data integrity, importing/exporting, data fixes, modifications and writing queries.
Serve as a leader by playing a critical role in the orientation, training, on-boarding and continued integration of new staff, participating in the hiring process as needed, helping to recruit, train, and supervise all work-study and other student staff, tour guides and ambassadors; managing the front office/reception area, communicating admission policies and procedures and resolving exceptional applicant problems. Play a role in the development, scheduling, tracking and reporting on compelling advertising, print, web and email/CRM communication designed to move students along the enrollment process with such timeliness as to provide UB a point of distinction and competitive edge. Assist with drafting, editing, and updating communication to prospective students, including, but not limited to presentations, tour scripts, self-guided tours, transfer and graduation guides, marketing materials, and telephone scripts, ad hoc and annual reports. Plan strategically for the long-term with a holistic view of live and virtual events, social media, engagement, and communication across all channels including mail, telephone and SMS (text).
Required Education and Experience
Education: Baccalaureate degree in Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Psychology, Public Administration, Business, Communications or related field/discipline that coordinates with/applies to the responsibilities of the position
Experience: Three years of professional experience in admission, sales, marketing or related field/discipline
Preferred Education and Experience
Education: Master’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, Psychology, Public Administration, Business, Communications
Experience: Five years professional experience in admission, sales, marketing or related field/discipline. Previous experience using database systems (preferably People Soft), customer/constituent relationship management systems (preferably Salesforce), and document imaging (preferably Image Now).
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Experience with student information systems, customer/constituent relationship management systems, e-applications, and online forms and presentation/meeting platforms. Ability to lead and act as a team member in a changing environment and support leadership efforts to promote strategic plans, and enrollment goals. Excellent communication skills, including demonstrated skill in oral and written expression of information, ideas, and policies with ability to inspire an audience to action. Ability to adapt to the University style guide and the preferred AP format. The AC is able to work with diverse populations and has a proactive customer service orientation that anticipates customer needs. The AC is able to creatively solve problems, and has demonstrated skill in managing office and institutional knowledge for best practice succession planning. Committed to current best practices, the AC is a member of at least one major professional association, including but not limited to; AACRAO, NACAC, College Board, NAFSA, etc., and is knowledgeable about territory management, tele-counseling, pre- and early college programs, in- and out-of-state residency policies, and community college partnerships including best practice transfer credit evaluation, reverse transfer and articulation agreements. Valid State of Maryland driver’s license and willingness to travel. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
Requires some evening coverage, occasional weekends, as well as flexible scheduling during peak recruitment times.
The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
We appreciate your interest in our recruitment. Please review the information below before you visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html to apply.
We need to receive your electronic application in our system by the vacancy closing date in order to consider you for the vacancy. Information follows about submitting the electronic application and attaching your cover letter and resume.
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NAVIGATION
A - COVER LETTER AND RESUME ATTACHMENT AND UPLOAD
Before you apply:
• Save a single PDF or Word file with your cover letter, resume, and any additional information you would like to have considered.
When you apply:
•In Candidate Gateway: Click “Browse” to access the Word or PDF document you saved with all of your documents.
•Then, click “Upload” to attach it.
•Click “Continue” to continue the application process.
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1. Current and Prior Employment/Work Experience:
•Enter employment information relevant to your position of interest.
•You can use the first day of the month wherever dates are required.
•After you enter your work experience, click “Save,” then click “Next.”
2. Education/Education History and References:
•Use the dropdown to enter your highest education level. Entering this information is required.
•Then, only college and university information is required. Click the plus sign to the left of the “Postsecondary Education” link to enter that information.
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•After you enter your education information and references, click “Save,” then click “Next.”
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External applicants: Review the vacancy announcement at http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html and click the external applicant link to apply.
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UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
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- Use the “Save” button to save your information so you can return to it later and complete your application. Using “Save” does not complete the process to apply for a job opening.
UB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
The University of Baltimore ("UB" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices.