This position may be eligible for Hybrid Work, working remotely for up to one day per week after the initial 90 days of employment.
Hourly Rate: $19.20/hr. or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education
JOB SUMMARY
The Admissions Counselor provides assistance to incoming freshman and transfer students with the process of applying to UHD, answering questions and providing information as necessary.
DUTIES
- Recruits students from an assigned territory of high schools
- Ensures that applications of students who have applied, or of prospective students, are up to date
- Provide reports to high school counselors as required
- Assists prospective and current students with the admissions process, answering any questions that arise through the virtual space or via email
- Participates in outreach events for high schools
- Collaborates as necessary with other departments within UHD to ensure that students get all of the information they need
MARGINAL DUTIES
- Performs all other duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct Reports:
Delegation of Work:
Supervision Given:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the admissions process at UHD and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
Skills:
- Strong technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office and PeopleSoft
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good customer service skills
Abilities:
- Ability to build a rapport with prospective students
- Ability to manage an assigned territory of high schools
- Ability to represent UHD at high schools and career fairs
- Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community
WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary Work Location:
- Spends a minimum of 80% of time conducting field-based recruitment efforts and the remaining time in campus-based efforts
Physical Demands:
- Work is normally performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements and has minimal exposure to physical risks
- Must be able to stand for periods of time when speaking to students in scheduled visits (50%), sitting (20%), walking (10%)
- Must be able to lift up to 10lbs
- Must be able to drive within a high school territory
EEO/AA