Details
Open Date 05/04/2026
Requisition Number PRN44926B
Job Title Admissions Counselor
Working Title Admissions Counselor
Career Progression Track D
Track Level
FLSA Code Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40.00
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends may be required based on business needs.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00295 - Office of Admissions
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $46,000
Close Date 08/04/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Office of Admissions is a dynamic and growing organization committed to assisting future students learn about and enroll at the University of Utah. We are seeking a personable, energetic and poised Admissions Counselor to join our team to help us expand our recruitment reach in- and out-of-state, continue to increase our new student enrollment, and shape the entering class.
The Admission Counselor is primarily responsible for the recruitment and admission of new undergraduate students. The Admission Counselor serves incoming and prospective students as their primary contact, answering incoming phone calls, responding to admission related e-mails, coordinating/delivering information sessions, representing the University of Utah at community colleges throughout Utah and an assigned territory. Additionally, the An Admission Counselor
serves as primary evaluator of applications. This is a position that requires continuous student contact, an understanding of admissions best practices, the ability to address students from varied backgrounds and in unique academic situations, an eye for detail, and the ability to multi-task.
The admissions counselor will work alongside the recruitment team in the Emma Eccles Jones Welcome Center in the Gardner Commons building, a state-of-the-art building located in the heart of our campus.
Responsibilities
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Serve as primary contact for prospective students, answering related emails and phone calls
Develop, implement, report and assess a domestic student recruitment plan that helps the University of Utah achieve its enrollment goals
Implement a domestic student recruitment plan which includes in-person and virtual visits and attending recruitment initiatives within the community of an assigned territory
Lead information sessions, both on and off campus, attend college fairs, and advise students, families, and counselors on the U's admissions process and policies.
Build personalized relationships with prospective students, families, coordinators, alumni, and other constituents in support of the recruitment goals for students
In collaboration with the campus experience team, represent the U at all on and off-campus admission and recruiting events in an assigned territory, for first-year students
Read and evaluate all domestic applications in regional territory
Significant travel up to 4 - 6 weeks annually within the territory between early September to November and January to May is required
Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years' related experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Preferences
One year of directly related experience or equivalency is preferred. Preference will also be given to candidates who:
Possess excellent customer service skills
Demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills
Have adept interpersonal skills
Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of populations
Have the ability to communicate complex information to multiple audiences, as well as speak in front of large groups
Demonstrate problem-solving and time-management skills
Have a valid driver's license
Possess an understanding of higher education, specifically the value of public higher education
Preference will also be given to those who have admissions/recruitment experience at a regionally accredited university. The ideal candidate will be willing to work some evenings and weekends and travel overnight in-and out-of-state approximately 4-6 weeks annually.
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the:University of Utah Non-Discrimination page.
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As perUniversity of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.
