Enrollment Specialist

Office of the SVC and Provost - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001089)

If you are enthusiastic about assisting prospective students in their educational journey and enjoy establishing connections and empowering individuals to make informed academic decisions, we welcome you to become an Enrollment Specialist on our team. In this role, you will hold a crucial position in supporting prospective students, facilitating the enrollment process, managing prospects and data, participating in recruitment fairs, and contributing to information sessions at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Excellence in Digital Education/Pitt Online.

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

Corresponds and interacts with prospective students, applicants, advisors, and others seeking information on admissions standards, academic programs, and student activities following established procedures and precedents. Develops and implements strategies to enroll a diverse pool of potential applicants. Determines student eligibility to assigned programs and resolves complex problems as necessary, and other duties as assigned. Assists with nurturing prospective students through the enrollment funnel with the goal of application and enrollment in assigned programs. Conduct enrollment and informational meetings with prospective students and their families. Monitors progress of applicants and maintains a strong understanding of the enrollment funnel for each assigned program.

Physical Effort

May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally, travel by plane or car for extended periods or stand for long periods of time.

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 AM - 5 PM

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: 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, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable