Admissions Counselor

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidates education experience and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions.

This position serves the broad purpose of counseling and recruiting prospective students. This position also guides prospective students to make the smart decision to invest in their future by enrolling in an online program at UNA. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Travel to attend college fairs and visit schools/colleges to recruit prospective students;

• Act as a point-of-contact for prospective students considering enrolling in an online or in-person program at the institution;
• Spendtimeonthetelephone or virtual/video chatengagingonline or in personprospectivestudentsin discussionabouttheirfuturewiththegoalof settinganenrollment plan;
• Develop enrollment plans taking into account prerequisite needs admission requirements program offerings student interests and career goals;
• Counsel and work with prospective students and their families in various settings;
• Mentorstudentsfrom theapplicationprocessthroughenrollment;
• Meetmetricsbydemonstratinghighlevelof product/programknowledgeandmeetingspecificstudentrecruitmentgoals;
• Assume responsibility for managing and updating computerized prospective student database application paperwork and follow-up documentation;
• Maintainaccurateknowledgeof graduate and undergraduateprograms (both online and in person)universitystudentservicesandpeer institutions offerings;
• Interpret and disseminate university policies and procedures;
• Help plan implement and execute recruitment strategies and events;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Maintain correspondence with high school guidance counselors and other representatives of student populations to facilitate open communication and good relations;
• Provide unofficial transcript evaluations to assist prospective transfer students;
• Work with enrollment management/admissions representatives from other colleges and universities to establish appropriate methods for the recruitment of students;
• Assist in planning/organizing recruiting events.

• Bachelors degree is required;
• Masters degree is preferred;
• Recent experience in the recruitment and counseling of prospective undergraduate students preferred;
• Undergraduate experience in student leadership and public speaking is preferred;
• UNA graduates are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions please email or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.