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:
None
Delegation of Work:
N/A
Supervision Given:
N/A
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
