Admission Counselor

SF01592

Admission Counselor

106856

1.00

Exempt

Professional Staff

PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc

$52,090 - $78,055

Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Undergraduate Admission

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Kingston

No

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by July 15, 2023. Second consideration may be given to applications received by July 31, 2023. Applications received subsequent to second consideration date (July 31, 2023) may not be given full consideration.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for reviewing the first-year student applications from an assigned territory, and for making admission decisions on those applications. Assist with coverage of counselor-of-the-day as needed. Assist with recruitment presentations and with recruiting events. Represent the University at high school visits and college fairs in assigned territories. Assist as needed with projects/assignments related to all facets of the Office of Admission functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Read and evaluate applicant credentials and make admission decisions.

As part of Counselor-of-the-Day assistance, counsel individual applicants and family members.

Conduct and participate in both in- and out-of-state recruitment activities (e.g., college nights and fairs, high school visits, etc.)

Work evenings and weekend as required.



OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform additional duties as required.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers; database management and spreadsheet software. Must be able to lift 35 pounds. Must provide own transportation.

REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum of up to one year of prior recruitment experience in a professional setting.

3. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

4. Demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills.

5. Demonstrated presentation skills.

6. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

7. Demonstrated ability to lift boxed materials (35 pounds).

8. Willingness to travel (i.e., an average of ten weeks in the Fall, and an average of six weeks in the Spring).

9. Must provide own transportation.

PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated familiarity with customer service practices.

2. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

3. Demonstrated experience with Customer Relationship Management or similar software system.

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Lift boxes of informational material weighing approximately 35 pounds each.

06/30/2023

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/11874