Graduate Admissions Counselor, Graduate and Continuing Studies

Graduate Admissions Counselor

The Office of Admissions for Graduate and Continuing Studies at the University of Tampa has an open position for a Graduate Admissions Counselor. The counselor will perform routine and non-routine duties requiring high proficiency for admissions work. This position reports to the Director of Graduate and Continuing Studies Admissions (Director).

This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the university recruiter for specific graduate programs through strong communication, follow up, and regularly scheduled events.
• Provide marketing materials and customer service to potential applicants and program directors.
• Actively promote and recruit for the university's graduate programs to support ambitious enrollment targets.
• Advise prospective students about application and enrollment procedures for the University.
• Review applications for admission.
• Manage all documentation required for applicants.
• Work closely with operations staff to expedite application processing as needed. Also, maintain strong record keeping in student information system to create a complete electronic profile of each recruited student.
• Assist with research and development of new marketing and recruitment strategies and implement approved plans in coordination with the program director and Director.
• Assist the Director with additional duties that support the growth of the incoming class in both size and academic profile.
• Support a workplace culture that encourages respect for different backgrounds and helps team members build skills to work effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Qualifications

Work Schedule

The University of Tampa offers great benefits to include : FREE Tuition, Generous paid leave, Wellness initiatives, 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account, 100% Employer-Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance, 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program, Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans, FREE On-Campus Parking, Access to Campus Amenities, Fitness Center, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and more!

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit / upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and / or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.