Admissions Counselor I

Department: Location: Belknap Campus Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R108439 Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 3 (Hourly) Position Description: The University of Louisville is looking for an Admissions Counselor I. This position serves to support the recruitment of incoming first-time students at the University of Louisville. This position will manage a territory where they will be responsible for outreach to high schools, attending college fairs, and communicating and counseling prospective students and parents. This role will also have a responsibility to participate in on-campus and off-campus events hosted by the University and will be encouraged to build and foster relationships within the communities and community-based organizations in their regions. This position will include overnight and weekend work hours. This may include overnight travel and may require sitting and standing for extended periods of time. This position may be based out of Louisville, KY; Lexington, KY; or Somerset, KY. The pay for this position is $21 per hour. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Develop outreach strategy and represent UofL at admissions-related initiative including, but not limited to: High School visits College fairs On-campus recruitment events Off-campus recruitment events Travel to above events within assigned territory as well as territory specific events Daily management of recruitment-related tasks including evaluating admission applications Work with campus partners to develop and implement on and off-campus programs designed to increase visibility of UofL to prospective students as well as yield focused activities Manage school counselor outreach and contacts Work with communications team to create, interpret/adapt, and implement targeted communication plans based on population needs Counsel students and families on admissions process Participate in University, local, state, and national level organizations to stay informed of issues concerning diversity in higher education The Office of Admissions encourages candidates to apply who have demonstrated capacity to create inclusive work environments, will work effectively within our team, and will serve prospective students and families well as they consider the University of Louisville. Preferred Qualifications and Competencies Microsoft Office Customer Service Strong Communication and Presentation skills Experience with CRM Ability to review data Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258. The University of Louisville is committed to being a great place to work, learn and invest. It is a place where you will thrive in a community of inclusivity, cultivate your innovative power and work where you’ll discover your purpose. Join the Cardinal Family today. Learn more about the University at our About Us page.