Admissions Specialist
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Job Description
Overview
The Utah State University Office of Admissions seeks an energetic studentoriented individual to join our Recruitment Team as the Admissions Specialist for the Kaysville campus serving the Brigham/Tremonton/Kaysville region. This position is primarily responsible for recruitment efforts within Davis Weber and Box Elder counties and will office at USU Kaysville. The role requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to work effectively with prospective students parents community partners high school counselors and USU departments.
Recruitment at USU is a team effort. The successful candidate will be instrumental in recruiting targeted student populations exploring growth markets and building relationships across USUs statewide system. The candidate must be a selfstarter who works well independently and in a team environment.
This position allows flexibility in the work schedule and can accommodate slight variations to traditional business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. Travel throughout the territory is expected with occasional trips to Logan and other statewide locations.
Responsibilities
Territory Management
- Create a clear vision identify growth opportunities set goals and track progress for Davis Weber and Box Elder counties with a primary focus on USU Kaysville.
- Build relationships with students parents high school counselors and administrators community members alumni and other constituents within the territory.
- Assist prospective students through the admissions scholarship and enrollment processes at Utah State University. This includes working with all types of students: first time returning transfer graduate traditional and nontraditional students.
- Serve as the primary admissions point of contact for USU Kaysville Brigham City and Tremonton campuses managing recruitment records and communications.
- Engage and integrate with local organizations businesses and governmental entities to raise awareness of USU opportunities.
Recruitment Event Involvement
- Initiate plan and facilitate on and offcampus recruitment events such as high school visits Utah Higher Education Days (UHED) open houses collaborations with USU Extension seasonal events like the Scarecrow/Pumpkin Walk transfer information sessions graduate student recruitment events and counselor programs.
- Participate in statewide recruitment events (e.g. True Blue Days Counselor Conferences).
Student Ambassador Advising
- Participate in the Ambassador Scholarship Program application review and selection process.
- Lead support and advise student ambassadors based at USU Kaysville and regional campuses.
- Plan and facilitate ambassador trainings and events including Ambassador Academy and regional retreats.
Community Engagement and Marketing
- Serve as content manager for USU Kaysville social media accounts promoting campus programs and events.
- Sit on the Kaysville Marketing Committee to provide input on promotional strategies.
- Collaborate with advancement alumni and development teams on fundraising and scholarship initiatives.
- USU presence at local businesses and events to promote USU events activities and outreach.
- Represent USU at Davis Chamber of Commerce meetings and activities promoting university programs events and community partnerships.
Administrative Support
- Provide support for departmental projects and perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.
- Assist in office duties as needed.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree plus two years of related experience; OR and associate degree plus four years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid US drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications
- One year of experience in university admissions and/or recruitment particularly with posttraditional students.
- Experience operating social media accounts for an organization.
- History of engagement with community organizations in Davis Weber or Box Elder counties.
- Familiarity with RecruitCRM Salesforce Banner and other university software systems.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Communicating communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Problemsolving analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution.
- Monitoring measures the performance of self; makes improvements and takes corrective action.
- Critical Thinking comes to wellreasoned conclusions and solutions.
- Team Building works to create a collaborative environment across campuses.
- Active Listening gives full attention when others speak and asks clarifying questions.
- Service Orientation actively seeks opportunities to help others.
- Conflict Resolution acts professionally when encountering frustrated customers.
Required Documents
Along with the online application please attach:
- Resume 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
- Answer the following questions and scenario at the end of application:
- The Admissions Specialist plays a key role in leading campus recruitment efforts. What strategies would you use to increase enrollment by ensuring broad access to all studentsregardless of age background or life experienceand to support the universitys mission to serve learners across the state
- What would your course of action be to create meaningful connections with individuals in your region This includes prospective students students faculty and staff and community and workforce partners.
- A big part of this role is responding to student questions by email phone or in person. Please read the message below and write a response as if you were the Admissions Specialist.
- Email from a student - HiIm a student at Davis Technical College and will finish my certificate in composites this June. Im thinking about coming to USU and have a few questions before I not sure what major to choose or what steps to take to apply. Is there someone I can talk to for helpAlso Im paying for school on my own and want to avoid student loans. How do I apply for scholarships or find financial aid infoAnd finallyhow do I apply to USU Is there a website I should useThanksA technology school student
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
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College/Department Highlights
Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) opens doors to the Aggie Experience! We are here for the learner because of the learner and we advocate for the learner. We are engaged in their success empowered to drive growth and opportunity and energized by challenges as we innovate to shape the future.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888 Utah State University is Utahs 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 28900 students both online and in person atlocations throughout the state. Utah States 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 Utahs 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 USUs 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 willchampion excellence in education research discovery outreach and believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.
The university provides aDual Career Assistance Programto support careers for partners who are also seeking is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability contact the universitys ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at or.
*updated 07/2025
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 disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy Title IX or any other federal state or local law.
Utah State University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination including harassment in employment including in hiring promotion transfer or termination based on race color religion sex national origin age genetic information sexual orientation gender identity disability status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by University policy or any other federal state or local law.
Utah State University does not discriminate in its housing offerings and will treat all persons fairly and equally without regard to race color religion sex familial status disability national origin source of income sexual orientation or gender identity. Additionally the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.
In all circumstances Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.
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:
Matthew Pinner
Executive Director
Civil Rights & Title IX Office
Old Main Rm. 401D
1400 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
Cody Carmichael
Title IX Coordinator
Old Main Rm. 402D
1400 Old Main Hill Logan UT 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination please visit or contact:
U.S. Department of Education
Denver Regional Office
U.S. Department of Education
Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
*updated 06/2025
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Employment Type
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