Admissions Specialist

Overview

The Admissions Specialist (Recruiter II) serves as the lead for USU Wasatch Region's recruiting efforts under the direct supervision of the Program Coordinator II. This individual will coordinate with the Program Coordinator II, campus administration, student services team and the Statewide System to assist in the development of and carry out the activities of a strong vision and strategic plan that achieves enrollment goals for USU's centers in the Wasatch Region.

This position is in the Wasatch Region at the USU Salt Lake Center.

Responsibilities

Recruiting (80%)The Admissions Specialist (Recruiter II) position has the experience and knowledge to activate the strategic approach for all recruiting efforts in the Wasatch Region. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are required. The individual must have the ability to work independently over a large geographic area as well as collaboratively with others.

• In collaboration with the Program Coordinator II, initiate, plan, and execute events that generate applications for admission to USU across the region. These include high school visits, high school events, degree open houses, college fairs, corporate relationship development, and community outreach etc. across the Wasatch Region

• Currently, transfer students are our largest source of prospective students. Growing our efforts and relationships with other institutions, specifically Salt Lake Community College (SLCC), is important for the success of this position.

• Provide campus tours to prospective students, families, and other visitors, showcasing the facilities, academic buildings, student resources, and other key areas of interest

• Develop programming for high school and middle/junior high schools as requested

• Identify networking and community outreach opportunities in addition to recruiting events to distribute delicious Aggie ice cream and campus program materials

• Coordinate recruiting activities with main campus recruiting and admissions office

• Serve as a member of and contribute to the statewide admissions specialist's team

• Attend yearly/monthly training and coordination meetings; participate in professional development activities to stay current on trends and best practices in college admissions and recruitment

• Respond to communication from prospective students and parents through a variety of methods (texts, email, web forms, Ellucian CRM Recruit, etc.)

• Identify prospective students and track progress through recruitment funnel

• Respond to inquiries received through USU's web forms

• Create automated admissions/recruitment communication based on understanding of campus's student demographic & needs

• Understand Admissions information and application process (ACT/SAT test scores, test optional admission & scholarships, AP tests, residency, financial aid, etc.); Knowledgeable about resources and assisting the needs of all types of students- freshmen, transfers, returning, home school, post-traditional, undocumented, etc.

• Under the direction of the Program Coordinator II and campus administration, oversee enrollment accountability measures

• Complete sections of the annual recruitment plan with historical numbers and goals

• Track lead generation and conversion into enrollment in conjunction with goals approved by the leadership team

• Work occasional evenings and weekends

• Frequent travel

• Develop and maintain relationships with high school counselors, community college advisors, and other stakeholders to enhance recruitment efforts

• Develop and implement strategies to increase inclusive recruitment efforts, ensuring outreach to underrepresented student populations with inclusive excellence best practices

• Travel to off-campus sites to assist with enrollment services, course material, course evaluation and university studies advisement processes

• Provide promotional materials to schools, students, and parents about the Concurrent Enrollment Program

• Select student ambassadors; advise and coordinate student ambassador responsibilities

Community Outreach / Collaboration (20%)

• Create and expand positive liaison relationships within the Salt Lake & Orem communities, businesses and school districts. Additionally, build positive relationships with various USU departments such as academic departments, Admissions, and Marketing.

• Plan recruiting events in the communities supported by the Wasatch Region and surrounding regions, create appropriate outreach programs for recruiting non-traditional students; follow-up with potential students about attending college; work with individual potential students

• Represent the Wasatch Region in/at community events

• Collaborate with campus partners to ensure a seamless transition for students from recruitment to enrollment; assist in the development and implementation of retention strategies for enrolled students

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of related experience; OR an associate degree plus four years of related experience; OR a bachelor's degree plus two years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of related experience in university admissions and/or recruitment.

• Strong customer service orientation, experience, and knowledge with the ability to apply those skills in creating positive relationships with others.

• Ability to work with various audiences, including prospective students (traditional & post-traditional), parents, counselors, alumni, university community members, and other constituents.

• Effective presentation and speaking skills, especially with presenting a positive message to groups and one-on-one.

• Familiarity with Customer Relations Management Software (Recruit, Salesforce), Banner, and other university software systems.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

Advertised Salary

Minimum $43,888; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion, empowering people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. Utah State provides high-quality education to 27,500-plus students locations throughout the state, including at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge through research and scholarly activities, providing a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price.

Utah State is committed to cultivating a community of inclusive excellence where all perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.

The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.

About the Region

U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.

• updated 04/2024

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The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU's non-discrimination policies:

Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266

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Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322

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• updated 09/2023