T219673 - University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
About the Job
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR ndash; NORTH TEXAS REGIONAL RECRUITER to serve as a field representative in student recruitment efforts for the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and to meet enrollment objectives by building, managing, and maintaining a recruitment territory in the State of Texas with additional secondary territories to be assigned. This individual will serve as the primary contact for local high school counselors and students, as well as coordinate recruiting efforts including with local UAB alumni chapters.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Based in Dallas/Fort Worth area
- Serves as UAB admissions recruiter in the State of Texas area and other secondary territories. Responsible for overseeing student recruitment in assigned territory.
- Attends college fairs; plans and conducts high school visits in assigned territory to meet with prospective students. Coordinates prospective student and counselor events across assigned territory in key markets.
- Acts as the primary contact with local high school counselors and coordinates recruiting efforts with local UAB alumni chapters.
- Travels to Birmingham occasionally for staff training and on-campus recruitment events.
(Annual Salary: %2447,665 - %2458,000)
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Education, Counseling, Public Relations or a related field and four (4) years of related experience in student recruitment, university admissions, communications, marketing, public relations, and/or counseling required and must be showcased on job application/profile for full consideration preferred. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement and incomplete applications will not be processed.
Must be team-oriented with a drive for professional success and the ability to connect with students, parents, high school counselors, and colleagues across the university. Strong work ethic. Refined verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Basic desktop computing skills. Ability to work with diverse groups.
The ideal candidate must be able to travel and work remotely. Some evening and weekend work is required. Must possess a valid driverrsquo;s license, issued in the United States. Driving record must meet University underwriting standards to drive vehicle in performance of University business. Must have capability to stand for long periods of time and to lift and carry large quantities sometimes heavy recruitment materials.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. UAB is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteranrsquo;s status. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal financial assistance. As required by Title IX, UAB does not discriminate based on sex in its educational programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX may be referred to UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Educationrsquo;s Office for Civil Rights, or both. UABrsquo;s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator is Andrea McDew, 701 20th Street South, Suite 1030, Birmingham, AL 35233, 205-934-5493, amcdew@uab.edu.