Admissions Counselor - Road Warrior in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Admissions Counselor - Road Warrior

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.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Department: Admissions & Financial Aid

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

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

Visa Sponsorship Provided:

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