What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor - Road Warrior position at University of Pittsburgh?
This position is responsible for the recruitment of prospective students to the University of Pittsburgh. This is done within and outside of the office as the Admissions Counselor (Road Warrior) will be an integral part of the enrollment process by supporting the office’s territory managers. The Admissions Counselor (Road Warrior) role is primarily to represent the University and to disperse information about admissions, financial aid, and academic opportunities to students, families and guidance/college counselors.
The incumbent will be responsible for recruitment travel (including high school visits and college fairs), territory management, contact with guidance counselors, student engagement, territory management and support as needed to the 20 OAFA territory managers, which could include support in student/parent communication when in the office, or supplementing travel on the road.
This position will require the incumbent to coordinate and attend visits to selected high schools and college fairs, as assigned by the territory managers or by self-territory oversight, and to complete any corresponding efforts related to prospect generation, and application management. They will evaluate the visits, record findings, and provide feedback regarding results to the corresponding territory manager.
While most of the position will be completed external to OAFA, the Admissions Counselor (Road Warrior) may be asked complete other tasks related to the recruitment cycle and territory management, as needed and available. These tasks could include supporting and assisting in the coordination of Instant Decision Days, Out of State Recruitment Receptions, Regional Events, On-Campus Programs, Application completion campaigns, and integrating territory management functions into Slate or Salesforce CRM.
Bachelor’s Degree (required), 1-2 Years’ Experience (desired)
The selected candidate must be very responsible, able to plan and conduct significant travel which could include several consecutive weeks (up to 10 weeks) of independent travel and possess a strong attention to detail. Flexibility is a must as travel assignments may change often and could be last minute. Travel expenses (including hotels, transportation, etc.) will be covered by OAFA following the submission of expense reports and the candidate will receive per diem for food (candidate must have a credit card or means to purchase food and be reimbursed). This position is based in Pittsburgh. A Motor Vehicle Report is required.
All Temps
Department
Admissions & Financial Aid
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Average number of working hours per week for this assignment
37.5
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. plus additional early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Requested Pay Rate
19.00
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume
The incumbent will be responsible for recruitment travel (including high school visits and college fairs), territory management, contact with guidance counselors, student engagement, territory management and support as needed to the 20 OAFA territory managers, which could include support in student/parent communication when in the office, or supplementing travel on the road.
This position will require the incumbent to coordinate and attend visits to selected high schools and college fairs, as assigned by the territory managers or by self-territory oversight, and to complete any corresponding efforts related to prospect generation, and application management. They will evaluate the visits, record findings, and provide feedback regarding results to the corresponding territory manager.
While most of the position will be completed external to OAFA, the Admissions Counselor (Road Warrior) may be asked complete other tasks related to the recruitment cycle and territory management, as needed and available. These tasks could include supporting and assisting in the coordination of Instant Decision Days, Out of State Recruitment Receptions, Regional Events, On-Campus Programs, Application completion campaigns, and integrating territory management functions into Slate or Salesforce CRM.
Bachelor’s Degree (required), 1-2 Years’ Experience (desired)
The selected candidate must be very responsible, able to plan and conduct significant travel which could include several consecutive weeks (up to 10 weeks) of independent travel and possess a strong attention to detail. Flexibility is a must as travel assignments may change often and could be last minute. Travel expenses (including hotels, transportation, etc.) will be covered by OAFA following the submission of expense reports and the candidate will receive per diem for food (candidate must have a credit card or means to purchase food and be reimbursed). This position is based in Pittsburgh. A Motor Vehicle Report is required.
All Temps
Department
Admissions & Financial Aid
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Average number of working hours per week for this assignment
37.5
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. plus additional early mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Requested Pay Rate
19.00
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume