Job description
Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Number:
117055
Title:
Admissions Counselor
Functional Title:
Admissions Counselor
Category Status:
33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
1.000
Unit:
SVPAAP-EM-Undergraduate Admissions
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Office of Undergraduate Admission is seeking to fill an Admission Counselor position with a highly motivated and accomplished candidate who shares our commitment to excellence. Serving on the front lines of the admission team, Admission Counselors participate in, and contribute to, all aspects of recruitment and admission of freshmen and transfer students. Specific responsibilities include representing the University to prospective students and families both on and off campus; providing information regarding University programs, services and resources; reviewing applications for freshman and transfer admission and making admission decisions; conducting admissions workshops and presentations, managing a recruitment territory; and developing and maintaining strong professional relationships with high school and community college counselors. Admission counselors also participate in a wide array of special projects that contribute to the overall success of the admissions office, and the University. Weekend and evening work is required. Fairly extensive travel is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- Two years experience in an admission office or similar setting which COULD include work as an graduate or undergraduate student.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Candidates should demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills, outstanding organization skills, a willingness to travel (driver’s license required), the ability to work independently and within a team, flexibility, a strong work ethic and the capacity to work effectively with diverse constituencies. and available to work evenings and weekends, at various times during the year.
Preferences:
Additional Certifications:
Additional Information:
This position requires a willingness to travel and the availability to work evenings and weekends, at various times during the year.
This position does not provide sponsorship for visa.
This position does not provide sponsorship for visa.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and small carry parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Willingness to travel. Normal physical demands, no unusual environmental conditions.
Posting Date:
04/20/2023
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
Best Consideration Date
05/15/2023
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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