Admissions Counselor

About the role

Serve as admissions counselor within the framework of the University’s enrollment targets and consistent with the mission and annual objectives of the admissions office. Oversee a geographic recruitment territory and conduct activities to support the recruitment of academically qualified and diverse students. This position is campus-based with potential for hybrid environment at specified times of year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct large and small group presentations.
• Visit high schools and attend college fairs.
• Represent the University of Vermont on and off campus.
• Communicate regularly with prospective students and parents.
• Review applications and make admissions decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two to four years’ related experience.
• Demonstrated multicultural competency and a commitment to recruit a diverse student population.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Basic computing skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and familiarity with relational student databases).
• Ability to travel outside Vermont.
• A valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish or Mandarin.

Pay

$52,000 to $54,000

Schedule

• Non-standard work hours required.
• Occasional evening and/or weekends required.
• Eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy.