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Admissions Counselor Recruiter


Job Location:

Little Rock, AR - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


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Closing Date:


Type of Position:
Professional Staff - Student Affairs


Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.

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Department:
Admissions


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Summary of Job Duties:
The Admissions Counselor - Recruiter will be responsible for managing the Universitys undergraduate student recruitment efforts in an assigned territory and other areas as designated. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience
  • Bachelors degree is required with at least two (2) years of experience in admissions/recruitment procedures customer service marketing or related field.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Cultivate and maintain relationships with high school counselors and community college representatives;
  • Travel to and represent the university at high schools and community colleges by recruiting students attending college fairs and presenting at college-day events;
  • Communicate effectively with prospective students regarding important dates deadlines missing credentials and enrollment information via email phone text social media and in-person meetings;
  • Plan and participate in on- and off-campus recruiting events;
  • Develop and strengthen partnerships within the community;
  • Support the development of recruitment strategies and projects;
  • Collaborate with other campus departments and offices on recruitment activities;
  • Track and report on recruiting activities;
  • Guide prospective students and visitors through the UA Little Rock application process for admission financial aid and the Workday student database system;
  • Provide comprehensive information to students and visitors about UA Little Rock admissions requirements and undergraduate programs of study;
  • Conduct campus tours for prospective students and their families;
  • Perform data entry and review admission documents such as high school transcripts college transcripts test scores (ACT SAT Accuplacer) immunization records letters of good standing letters of non-attendance permission letters from parents and school officials to ensure compliance with the university admissionstandards;
  • Determine applicant admissibility to the University and render admission decisions;
  • Utilize official websites to verify the accreditation of colleges attended by transfer applicants and to confirm enrollment at previous institutions;
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  • Extensive knowledge of the student enrollment lifecycle from application submissions to final enrollment;
  • Proficiency in managing large datasets and interacting with central administrative systems. Ability to read maps and give directions;
  • Strong command of internet and standard office technologies including email search engines and Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Access);
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks and documents;
  • Skill in maintaining well-organized project files and documentation;
  • Flexibility to work varied hours including nights weekends and holidays;
  • Proactive and self-motivated capable of initiating tasks under general supervision;
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills essential for explaining complex information to diverse audiences;
  • Excellent public speaking and presentation abilities;
  • Aptitude for crafting concise reports or narratives to interpret data results or explain their significance;
  • Valid drivers license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle;
  • Willingness and ability to travel including overnight and out-of-state trips.


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$47888


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application List of three Professional References (name email business title) Resume Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)


Optional Documents:


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Jeremy Laxton Undergraduate Recruitment Manager
Wendy Johnson Director of Finance
Georgette Walker Assistant Director of Finance


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Child Maltreatment Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Reports Check Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Driving Standing Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting Pulling Pushing Reaching

Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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