Admissions Representative I - 522445
Job no: 522445
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Administrative / Professional
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $40,200 - Midpoint: $50,300 (Salaried E5)
Department/Organization: 200611 - Admissions Campus Recruiting/Tours
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:45pm
Job Summary: The Admissions Representative I counsels individuals throughout the admissions and enrollment process based on their individual circumstances or needs. Evaluates prospective student's academic preparation and interests to determine appropriate opportunities at the University. Represents the University at on- and off-campus events and information sessions. Provides superior customer service for prospective students and families.
Additional Department Summary: Plays a key role in the University's efforts to identify and enroll qualified undergraduate students and will be an on-campus and field representative of the University. The primary duties include the identification, recruitment and admissions of new students. These duties include assisting visitors in the main Admissions Office and/or the Admissions Welcome Center. Additionally, the incumbent will represent UA by attending college fairs, making presentations, and communicating information with prospective students, their families, guidance counselors, alumni, and friends of UA.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: The ability to travel alone out of town, sometimes overnight. Some evening and weekend work is required. Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions. Must be able to obtain a Class C Commercial Driver's License within 6 months of being hired.
The position requires the capability to stand for long periods of time and to lift and carry large quantities of sometimes heavy recruitment materials.
Skills and Knowledge: An interest in working with prospective college students and their families; the ability to work with different cultures and groups of people. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Basic knowledge in the usage of personal computers and standard application software (word processing, spreadsheet and/or database management programs). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster
Advertised: 18 Apr 2024 Central Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 May 2024 Central Daylight Time