Graduate nurse Jobs in Las Vegas, NV

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Graduate Admission Counselor, UNLV Enrollment Management, Graduate Recruitment [ R0150298]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Graduate Admission Counselor, reporting directly to the Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment in the Office of Admissions, maintains a high level of internal and external public contact serving as a liaison between the Office of Admissions, various academic units, and other organizations within the University. The Graduate Admission Counselor is responsible for outreach efforts in recruiting of prospective graduate students to the University.  Outreach efforts include conducting admission presentations; setting up workshops for prospective students and families on navigating through the graduate application and admission process; participate in recruitment events to provide admission assistance / guidance; bringing prospective students and their families to the campus; making calls to prospects and inquiries for admission counseling; and proactively communicating with admitted students to ensure the students will be matriculating.  Additionally, incumbent will make preliminary determinations regarding eligibility for admissions based on knowledge and experience of records, transcripts, NSHE policies and official documents in making evaluations against the appropriate criterion; and recommending educational goals and admission requirements to potential students.

To reach their audience, Admission Counselors are responsible for planning and managing recruitment activities in assigned regions.  The counselors assume responsibility for implementing a marketing plan to attract the demographic in their target areas set by the Director of Recruitment.  Counselors stay abreast of changes that occur in their target populations and identify potential barriers to recruiting and admitting new students. They take independent initiative to act in response to such barriers when possible and recommend action to the Assistant Director when larger barriers arrive.

This position is also responsible for providing leadership in carrying out special initiatives as assigned by Director or Assistant Director of Recruitment. The Graduate Admission Counselor will be expected to travel both in and out of state and work irregular hours and weekends.

All positions in Academic Affairs contribute to our core mission : to increase enrollment and promote equitable student success. By addressing systemic obstacles and implementing strategic services, programs, and support, this position will play a part in enhancing student enrollment, retention, successful progression, timely completion, and equitable outcomes, in order to meaningfully contribute to the institution's commitment to expand access, grow enrollment, and promote equitable student success.

As with all Academic Affairs positions, it is expected that this role will be filled by a person who subscribes to and exemplifies the university's core values in all interactions; demonstrates professionalism and collegiality; is collaborative and a team player; is ethical, transparent, and abides by all university, NSHE, and State laws, policies, and procedures as appropriate to the position; and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in ways that promote belongingness for students, faculty, staff, community partners, and campus guests. With administrative faculty positions, some evening and weekend work may be necessary and there may be occasional travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and / or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and  1 – 3 Years of Related Professional Experience . Credentials must be obtained prior to the employment start date.

ACCEPTED EQUIVALENCIES FOR DEGREE REQUIREMENT

UNLV may consider additional relevant experience in place of formal education requirements :

• In lieu of a bachelor’s degree , applicants may qualify with four additional years of relevant experience, or with an associate's degree plus two additional years of relevant experience.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with valid auto insurance.

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support belonging and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

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