New

Admissions Specialist

Utah State University
$44,000 per year, plus excellent benefits
remote work
United States, Utah, Logan
Apr 27, 2025
Admissions Specialist Requisition ID: 2025-9077 # of Openings: 1 Location: US-UT-Hurricane \| US-UT-Cedar City Category: Customer Service/Support Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Exempt College: Strategic Enrollment Management Department: Undergraduate Recruitment Advertised Salary: $44,000 per year, plus excellent benefits Overview The Utah State University Office of Admissions seeks an energetic student-oriented individual to join our Recruitment Team. Admissions Specialists are primarily responsible for recruitment efforts within an assigned territory. This position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as the candidate will work with prospective students, parents, high school counselors, USU departments, and other constituents. Recruitment at USU is a team effort. The successful candidate will be instrumental in recruiting targeted student populations, exploring/identifying potential growth markets, and building relationships with students, faculty, and staff across USU's 30 campuses and nine academic colleges. The candidate must be a self-starter and work well independently and in a team. This position allows for flexibility in the work schedule and can accommodate slight variations to traditional business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. While Southwest Utah is the preferred work location, on-campus or remote work within the State of Utah may be an option. Responsibilities Territory Management: Create a clear vision, identify growth opportunities, set goals, and track progress for the assigned territory. Build relationships with students, parents, high school counselors and administrators, community members, alumni, and other constituents. Assist prospective students through the admissions, scholarship, and enrollment process at Utah State University. Work with high school counselors and administrators to assist students in their college search. Collaborate with members of the USU community, including faculty, staff, and alumni, to develop programs and initiatives for student recruitment. Recruitment Event Involvement: Initiate, plan, and facilitate territory recruitment events (e.g., High School Visits, Utah Higher Education Days (UHED), Utah College Application Week (UCAW)). Participate in in-state recruitment events (e.g., Open Houses, True Blue Days, Counselor Conferences, Utah State University Leadership Conference (USULC)). Travel to out-of-state recruitment events, approximately two three-day trips each fall (e.g., Out-of-State Open Houses). Student Ambassador Advising: Participate in the Ambassador Scholarship Program application review and selection process. Lead, support, and advise student ambassadors in their responsibilities. Plan, facilitate, and attend ambassador events (e.g., Ambassador Academy, Ambassador Retreat, Cabinet Retreat, Rookie Retreat). Recruitment Team Membership: Engage with and support the Recruitment Team, Admissions Office, and Systemwide Recruitment Collaborative to advance the organizational and university mission and vision. Identify and execute both new and existing recruitment programs and initiatives. Attend and contribute to meetings and trainings (e.g., team meetings, annual recruitment training). Participate in professional development opportunities (e.g., trainings, conferences). Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Four years of related experience; OR an associate's degree plus two years of related experience; OR a bachelor's degree; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials. Preferred Qualifications: One year of related experience in university admissions and/or recruitment. Familiarity with RecruitCRM, Banner, and other university software systems. Strong customer service orientation, experience, and knowledge with the ability to apply those skills in creating positive relationships with others. Experience working with various audiences, including prospective students, parents, counselors, alumni, university community members, and other constituents. Effective presentation and communication skills, especially in presenting a positive message to groups and one-on-one. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Communicating: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Problem-solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems. Monitoring: Measures the performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action. Critical Thinking: Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems. Team Building: Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers. Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt. Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others. Conflict Resolution: Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: 1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary $44,000 per year, plus excellent benefits ADA The environment and physical requirements may change depending on the specific function of the work each department performs. Incumbents may be in both indoor and outdoor environments. Indoors, in an office space, event space, or public space are protected from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes. Incumbents may nearly continuously sit and often use repetitive hand motion (such as typing). Outdoors, incumbents may not be protected from weather conditions and may be exposed to extreme heat and extreme cold. Additionally, indoor or outdoor work environments may include being confined or in narrow spaces for periods of time. The incumbent may also be exposed to loud noises or vibrations from equipment, and conditions that may affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation. Bending, crawling, and crouching may be required. Incumbents may be required to lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50 pounds and be required to walk and/or stand for long periods of time. University Highlights Office of Admissions Mission: Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting material Our goals: Provide superior service and knowledgeable staff. Help our customers feel welcome and direct their paths in every way. Facilitate prospective students' transition through timely and accurate information, personal advising, and Aggie pride. Develop and maintain relationships with students, parents, counselors, campus personnel, and the community. Secure the integrity of the University by providing equal opportunity and access for students, preserving fair requirements, and making just decisions. Encourage campus involvement in recruitment activities and coordinate the overall enrollment strategies for new students. Educate our audiences regarding the University's mission and the benefits of an Aggie experience. Support and strengthen all efforts to promote and market Utah State University. Adhere to and carry the goals of University leadership. Keep the best interests, learning, and development of our students central to all we do. Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. 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. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. 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 . updated 02/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9077/admissions-specialist/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-469df8b458d53447869bc5fd73ef93c3