Regional Admission Counselor at University of Tulsa
United States
<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong><u>Job Summary</u>:</strong></span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The Regional Admission Counselor will be based in Dallas, TX and will coordinate all recruitment activities in Dallas, and surrounding areas. This position is responsible for developing and implementing a strategic recruitment plan that will enhance the quality as well as the quantity of first-year enrollments from the above mentioned areas to attend The University of Tulsa.</span></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin: 0in; text-align: justify; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size: 11pt;">The Regional Admission Counselor contributes to the pursuit of the university’s enrollment goals through recruitment efforts. The counselor is knowledgeable about TU programs and services and serves as a positive representative of TU at college fairs, high school visits, community programs, interviews, on-campus events, off-campus events, and during daily visits. The counselor identifies prospective students within the territory through travel and by personal outreach including phone, text and email and through virtual and in-person meetings throughout the year. In addition to prospective students, the admission counselor develops positive relationships with high school counselors, parents, and alumni within the territory. The admission counselor is responsible for encouraging interest in TU, assisting with application generation and completion, making admission decisions, assisting families with the financial aid process, developing relationships and working closely with high school counselors, and serving as the TU point of contact for any other issues that arise during the admission process. </span><span class="eop" style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: justify;"> </p><p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong><u>Essential Functions (Responsibilities):</u></strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><p style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;">Establishes a strong community relations network.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Plan and implement recruitment strategy for first-year students in assigned territory. </span></span></p></li><li><p><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Meet regularly with directors of recruitment to monitor progress towards goals and make changes and adjustments to recruitment strategy as needed.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Attend high school visits, college fairs, off-campus interviews and regional/school specific programming. </span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Conceptualize, organize, host, or participate in on-campus programming, including daily visits, admission event programs, one-on-one and group interviews, and presentations.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Conceptualize, organize, host, or participate in off-campus programming, receptions, dinners, one-on-one and group interviews, and presentations.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">With directors of recruitment and data team, conduct territory-specific data collection, analysis, and strategy development. </span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Provide consistent and comprehensive outreach to prospective students, families, and other university constituents via email, phone, mail, text, and other online platforms.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Respond promptly to prospective students, parents, and other university constituents’ requests via email, phone, text, and other online platforms.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;">Establish ongoing communication with high school guidance counselors.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;">Establish a parent and alumni network.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; line-height: 107%;">Conducts summer educational outreach programming.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Conduct virtual and in-person meetings with students and families.</span></span></p></li><li><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Other duties as assigned.</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="margin-right: 1.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong><u>Required Qualifications:</u></strong></span></span></p><figure class="table"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="685" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><tbody><tr><td width="367" valign="top" style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 275.25pt;"><p style="margin-right: 1.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><u>Knowledge/Skill/Ability</u></span></span></p></td><td width="318" valign="top" style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 238.65pt;"><p style="margin-right: 1.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><u>Equivalent Education/Experience</u></span></span></p></td></tr><tr><td width="367" valign="top" style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 275.25pt;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 24px;"><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Excellent verbal and written communication skills</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Excellent interpersonal skills</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Attention to detail</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 1.8pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Must be willing to work evenings and weekends and be able to travel frequently</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to multi-task efficiently in a fast-paced environment and respond to all in a prompt manner</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Proficient with Microsoft Excel and familiar with Access, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">A collaborative team player, who can coordinate work effectively with employees, team members, and outside stakeholders</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Demonstrated practice of establishing effective priorities and meeting deadlines</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong customer service with a can-do attitude and strong interpersonal skills</span></span></p></li></ul></td><td width="318" valign="top" style="padding: 0in 5.4pt; width: 238.65pt;"><ul style="list-style-type: disc; padding-left: 48px;"><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 2.15pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Bachelor’s Degree</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 2.15pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Master’s degree in higher education administration preferred</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 1.8pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Preferred experiences working in a university setting or admission or recruitment related experience</span></span></p></li><li><p style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 1.8pt; margin-top: 0in;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Preferred previous experience working in Slate, Colleague, ImageNow, or any other Customer Relationship Manager (CRM) system</span></span></p></li></ul><p style="margin: 0in 1.8pt 6pt 0.25in;"> </p><p style="margin: 0in 1.8pt 6pt 0.25in;"> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p style="margin: 0in 1.8pt 0.0001pt 27pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -27pt;"> </p><p style="margin-right: 1.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong><u>Special Job Dimensions:</u></strong></span></span></p><p style="margin-right: 1.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span class="normaltextrun" style="font-size: 11pt;">Requires working with highly sensitive or confidential information. Evenings, weekends, and overnight travel required.</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 1.8pt 0.0001pt 27pt; text-align: justify; text-indent: -27pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; text-decoration: none;"><strong><u> </u></strong></span></span></p><p style="margin-right: 1.8pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong><u>Note:</u> </strong>The essential job functions and associated qualifications contained in this document describe the general nature and level of the work performed. They are not intended to represent an exhaustive listing or be inclusive of all aspects of the job. The tasks and procedures involved in the performance of the essential job functions may vary from day-to-day. Major changes in areas of responsibility may occur, as directed by management, and will require revision of this job description. </span></span></p> <br>The University of Tulsa is a student-centered research university that cultivates interconnected learning experiences to explore complex ideas and create new knowledge in a spirit of free inquiry. Guided by our commitment to service and inclusion, we prepare individuals to make meaningful contributions to our campus, our community, and our world.<br/><br/>The University endeavors to create and nurture an informed and inclusive environment in its workplace and educational programs. Affirmative action and equal employment opportunity are integral parts of the University not just because they are legally mandated, but because we recognize that the present and future strength of the university is based primarily on people and their skills, experience, and potential. The University does not discriminate in access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University seeks to recruit, select, and promote students, faculty, and all other employees on the basis of individual merit.
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