Admissions Counselor (Recruiter)

This position is reported to the Office of Admissions within the Office of Student and Academic Services. The role supports and executes strategic recruitment initiatives, requiring approximately 75% travel to various locations including community colleges, universities, high schools, hospitals, and other healthcare organizations.

Responsibilities

• Represent the University and School of Nursing in recruiting students and presenting to internal and external constituents.
• Guide prospective students through recruitment and pre-admissions advisement, including application processes and deadlines.
• Create awareness about the University, its programs, and scholarship opportunities among students, counselors, and alumni.
• Independently plan, coordinate, and represent the school at national, regional, and local recruitment activities (e.g., community college visits, high school programs, hospital visits, conferences, and college fairs).
• Analyze, screen, verify, and evaluate admissions applications and transcript materials, maintaining files and record systems.
• Facilitate and conduct interviews with prospective students.
• Maintain daily tracking of prospective students and applicants.
• Participate in open houses, onsite school/hospital visits, and other recruitment events.
• Prepare reports on admission statistics and enrollment development research.
• Provide recommendations for improving recruitment strategies and policy/procedure changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with Clery Act requirements as a designated Campus Security Authority (CSA) member.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• One (1) year of experience in admissions, student enrollment, or a related field.
• Knowledge of position requirements, regulations, and applicable laws.
• Skill in using applicable technology/systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values: Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package prioritizing wellness, work/life balance, and professional development.
• Retirement program (effective on date of hire).
• Generous paid leave package: over 4 weeks of vacation accrued annually, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, and unlimited sick time accrual.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Professional learning and development programs.
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.
• Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable).

Pay

$49,000.00 - $55,500.00, commensurate with education and experience.