Freshman Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Title: Freshman Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

Employee Classification: Recruitment/Admissions Assoc

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Student Aff & Enrollment Mgmt

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Student Aff & Enrollment Mgmt

Department: DAL-Admissions-UG-521200

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility:

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.   We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.   Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The University Of North Texas at Dallas – the first four-year public institution of higher education in the city – seeks an individual who will help shape the character of a 21st century, teaching-focused university. Candidates should be able to express enthusiastic support for the mission of the university to transform the lives of students, families and communities by providing high-quality, student-focused education in preparation for tomorrow’s careers, and its vision to create the place of choice where students are inspired to learn, faculty are inspired to teach and the community is inspired to support. For more information about the university, go to: http://untdallas.edu/.

Position Overview

This position contributes to increasing the population of college ready admitted and enrolled undergraduate students through use of the of following methods: identifying and building a pool of prospective students within an assigned recruitment territory, developing a data driven recruitment plan, coordinating travel schedule, and maintaining an aggressive communication campaign with prospective students and families. This individual will assist with college ready initiatives aimed at increasing prospective student engagement and enrollment. This position reports directly to the Associate Director for Freshman Admissions & Recruitment Initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and one year of college readiness, student services, student affairs, counseling, advising, or related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Considerable knowledge of college readiness standards and initiatives.Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate)Ability to keep complex records; to assemble and organize data of complex nature, and to prepare and submit reports in acceptable formats.Strong presentation skills. Strong and creative problem solving skills. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of safety and security precautions appropriate to work performed. Must be able to travel extensively, primarily in the North Texas region.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a university admission department or similar department. Masters degree in a related field. Effective communication skills. The ability to develop kno