Admissions Representative, Undergraduate Admissions

Company: University of Nebraska Omaha
Location: Omaha
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title
Admissions Representative, Undergraduate Admissions

Department
Undergraduate Admissions

Essential Functions

The Admissions Representative serves as a member of the Admissions Team managing a recruitment territory to assist in achieving enrollment goals for the institution. The Admission Representative initiates, develops and maintains personal contact with qualified prospective students and related public constituencies throughout the recruitment process. The Admissions Representative is the face and image of the University for undergraduate student audiences. Act as a member of a team that is responsible for the development and implementation of marketing and communication strategies specific to student recruitment in our targeted and general markets. The Admissions Representative will maintain appropriate admissions and advising data for students in the assigned regions and will facilitate the admission and enrollment to UNO or convey the appropriate information to the designated area. The representative will deploy recruiting strategies necessary to best serve partnerships, consistent with the goals of the University. The recruiting strategies executed by the Admissions Representative will require an understanding of the University's commitment to increasing the number of qualified students and diverse populations on the UNO campus. The Admissions Representative will manage their specific territory with annual recruitment goals and targets, in accordance with the institutional enrollment and recruitment plans. Initiate, develop and maintain positive relationships with secondary schools, community colleges, four-year institutions and agencies related to the recruitment of qualified students. Serve as liaison with and advocate for the participation of alumni and other interested community members in the recruitment process. Adhere to institutional policies and procedures regarding travel and other requirements. Support the overall goals of the Admissions Office and the Division of Enrollment Management with other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule
M-F, 8a-5p. - Nights and Weekends as needed, travel required.

Additional Duties

Represent the University of Nebraska at Omaha at corporate visits/events, college fairs, community events, and other off campus recruitment events. Communicate the necessary information, program opportunities, and scholarship and financial aid information to prospective students, both first time and transfer students. The admissions representative will carry out the specific strategy, and in collaboration with the team, determine a marketing approach for the particular assigned region to increase
the number of students in programs best designed for them at the University. Whether in person, through electronic communication, or the phone, the Admissions Representative will provide expanded advising to prospective students and families who inquire about the admission requirements, how to apply or transfer to UNO, their admission status, residency or special tuition reduction programs, and documents required for admission. Must be completely aware of University Admission Requirements as well as have a strong overall understanding of the University. While observing FERPA privacy laws, the admission representative will answer questions regarding admissions and direct customers to the appropriate person or office on campus. Customers may be students, families, or other departments. The Admissions Representative will be assigned a specific territory. They are responsible for complete management of their territory to achieve annual recruitment goals through the administrative CRM system, telecounseling and travel. The Admissions Representative will implement the established strategies, objectives and goals to achieve their specific recruitment goals within their assigned area. Create presentations and conduct information sessions to groups on and off campus. Provide guidance, communication, promotional information, and assistance to these prospective students, families, alumni, and other individuals or agencies that are associated with the recruitment process. The Admissions Representative will also serve as liaison to the University's faculty, community agencies, counselors, advisors, and other professional staff who are involved in the recruitment process.

Required Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's degree
Must have a valid driver's license.
Bilingual Spanish-English

Preferred Qualifications

Prior admissions/recruitment or related work experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.

Salary
$40,000 - $42,000/Year

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
2023-00143

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 4/03/2023. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, relation, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodations, or assistance, please call/contact the ADA Coordinator at 402.554.2463.

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