Admissions and Recruiting Counselor at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Admissions and Recruiting Counselor

Educ-Office of the Dean - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006527)

The Admissions and Recruitment Counselor will:

• Assist carious admissions committees in reviewing and recommending initial admissions decisions
• Assist in scheduling and, as needed, conduct onsite admissions interviews and maintain interview notes to add to the applicant's file
• Be responsible for providing feedback to applicants throughout all stages of the admissions process
• Meet with prospective students, individually or in groups, to provide information on graduate program options, admissions criteria, and processes
• Review transcripts with prospective applicants in efforts to preliminarily evaluate their prerequisite completion as necessary
• Track application through carious steps and departments, and ensure it is processed and returned in a timely fashion, with follow-up as necessary
• Maintain communication with students after matriculation and before initial term start

Job Summary

Represents the University in new student recruitment and participates in the evaluation of applicants. Participates in recruitment activities and projects, both in and out of state.

Essential Functions

Student recruitment, admissions advising and counseling of continuing students. Ability to travel both on-campus and throughout the region, as necessary to attend recruitment events and meetings.

Physical Effort

The job is primarily sedentary. May require the transport of recruitment materials to various on-campus and off-campus events. Requires the ability to work extended hours.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Admissions Counselor III

Job Family: Academic & Student Services

Job Sub Family: Admissions, Enrollment, & Recruitment

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable