Senior Admission Counselor (STEM Recruiter)

Title: Senior Admission Counselor (STEM Recruiter)

Employee Classification: Senior Admission Counselor

Campus: University of North Texas - Dallas

Division: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

SubDivision-Department: DAL-Enrollment Mgmt & Student Aff

Department: DAL-Admissions-UG-521200

Job Location: Dallas

Salary: $51,744

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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 University of North Texas Health 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 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/.

The mission of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at UNT Dallas is to recruit, admit and enroll an academically prepared student body reflective of the state of Texas who are the best fit for UNT Dallas.

Position Overview

This position is responsible for varied higher level administrative support, but still routine in nature. This Senior Admissions Counselor is responsible for programs that focus on recruiting and enrolling a wide group of college-ready students for the University. Primary focus of position moves from primarily recruitment to developing and planning recruitment and yield activities and programs. This position will use the following methods: identifying and building a wide pool of prospective undergraduate students within an assigned recruitment territory,
developing a data-driven recruitment plan, coordinating travel schedules, maintaining an aggressive communication campaign with prospective student and families. Under supervision of the Associate Director of Freshman Admissions, the Senior Admissions Counselor assesses, develops, and suggests office processes and procedures to ensure work is effectively and accurately completed by the admissions recruitment team. A Senior Admissions Counselor will also facilitate the training of all new and current entry level admissions counselors.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and three years of experience in recruiting, academic advising, academic counseling, student services, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of professional standards and regulations.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, statutes, regulations, codes, and standards related to the area of responsibility.
• Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, University policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Skill in public speaking and delivering presentations to individuals and groups.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software, including
• Microsoft Office Suite and the use of a CRM.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to work collaboratively and building strategic relations with colleagues, coworkers, constituents, and volunteers.
• Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
• Ability to multitask in a busy office environment with multiple interruptions, including managing a high volume of emails and phone calls.
• Professional, motivated, self-directed with the ability to communicate enthusiastically with wide populations in a positive, courteous manner.

Preferred Qualifications

• The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications:
• Bilingual in English/Spanish
• Familiarity with STEM K-12 outreach programs (e.g., Science Olympiad, Science Fairs, Robotics Competitions, STEM Conference).
• Demonstrated STEM experience (e.g. completion of a STEM major or minor; STEM teaching experience; STEM recruitment).
• Masters degree in a related field.
• Experience working in a university admission department or similar department.
• Working experience with youth and wide populations, admissions, and recruitment or higher education.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and video conferencing platforms (Zoom and MS Teams).
• Experience utilizing innovative technology such as a CRM solution (i.e. Salesforce, TargetX) is preferred.
• Familiarity with database systems such as Ellucian Banner, PeopleSoft, or some other type of student information database product utilized by institutions of higher learning is preferred.
• Experience utilizing Perceptive Content imaging software or a similar product.
• Effective public speaking and presentation experience.
• Experience with communication campaigns (social media, texting, and direct mail among others).
• Program and territory management experience.
• Strong people skills and a background in customer service, sales, marketing, and higher education.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule beyond normal office hours, including some early mornings and late evenings as well as occasional weekends.

Job Duties

• Represent UNT Dallas both on and off-campus to prospective undergraduate STEM students, academic advisors, program coordinators, and other individuals or organizations involved in the college selection process.
• Plan, implement, and assess comprehensive data-driven student recruitment strategies and programs that are aligned with best practices to improve student engagement and yield, with an emphasis in the STEM programs at UNT Dallas. Execute exceptional customer service through consistent followup (phone calls and all correspondence) with prospective students and their families, current and existing school partnerships to provide student enrollment support and troubleshoot enrollment barriers.
• Provides general knowledge about admissions, Texas Success Initiative (TSI), financial aid, scholarships, support services, advising/registration, housing and orientation.
• Track, analyze, and report statistical data to measure effectiveness and impact of recruitment activities based on key performance metrics. Work collaboratively with school partners, agencies, and internal stakeholders to lead strategic recruitment and admission initiatives (such as recruitment programs, recruitment visits, and special campus events) to enhance relations, university brand, and recruitment opportunities with prospective student groups.
• Participates in recruitment networking efforts with relevant stakeholders, while serving as the primary liaison to administrators, teachers/instructors, nonprofit organizations, parents, and students.
• Review academic credentials of students in order to determine eligibility of applicants in accordance with official university admissions policies, state guidelines and connects prospective students with university resources.
• Provide pre-advising for prospective transfer students utilizing unofficial transcript evaluations and/or online transfer credit evaluation technology. Perform data entry via the university's CRM and other databases relevant to student records for accurate record keeping of all recruitment activity to ensure department goals are met and compliance with records management, privacy, and office procedures.
• Contribute to on-campus and off-campus events related to recruitment, admissions and enrollment yield such as campus preview days, open house events, campus visits and tours, Admitted Student events, and new student orientations.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Student Access Success Division and the University by performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Lifting and Moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm. Ability to work a flexible and non-traditional schedule to include weekends and evenings.

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.