International Admissions Counselor

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: May 14, 2025

Job Description:

International Admissions Counselor

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

Job Summary

The University of Utah is a highly regarded research university situated between the Wasatch Mountains and Salt Lake City. With a student population of over 34,700, including more than 26,300 undergraduates, it is the state's public flagship institution. The University is dedicated to providing its students with an extraordinary academic and co-curricular experience.

The Office of Admissions is an active and expanding team that assists potential students in learning about and enrolling at the University of Utah. We are seeking a welcoming, enthusiastic, and confident International Admissions Counselor to join our staff. The counselor will aid us in broadening our recruitment efforts Internationally, increasing our enrollment of new students, and molding the incoming class. They will offer guidance to prospective students, their families, high school counselors, and acquire a comprehensive understanding of admissions strategies, institutional regulations, and program options to effectively attract students. The International Admissions Counselor will join a recruitment team in the Emma Eccles Jones Welcome Center, a state-of-the-art building located in the heart of the University's campus.



Responsibilities
Please note that this job description does not aim to encompass all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications that may be required. Key responsibilities of the role include: Developing, implementing, reporting, and assessing a recruitment plan for International undergraduate students to help the University of Utah achieve its enrollment objectives.
Implementing a recruitment plan for International undergraduate students, which includes high school visits, college fairs, information sessions, receptions, meetings with secondary school and independent counselors, prospective students, families, and community-based organizations.
Establishing personalized relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, alumni, and other stakeholders to support recruitment goals for the assigned international territory.
Collaborating with the campus experience team to plan all off-campus admission events in all areas of international responsibility.
Evaluating all International applications in the assigned territory.
Traveling significantly for up to 6-8 weeks annually within the territory, between early September to November and January to May.
Performing other assigned duties.






Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years' related experience, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Preferences
Preference will be given to candidates who possess excellent customer service skills, demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills, have adept interpersonal skills, and demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with culturally and ethnically diverse populations.
Candidates who have the ability to communicate complex information to multiple audiences, as well as speak in front of large groups, demonstrate problem-solving and time-management skills, have a valid driver's license, and possess an understanding of higher education, specifically the value of public higher education are also preferred.
The ideal candidate will have admissions/recruitment experience at a regionally accredited university and be willing to work some evenings and weekends. Travel internationally approximately 6-8 weeks annually will also be required.



Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN41811B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with occasional early mornings, nights and weekends.
Department: 00295 - Office of Admissions
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $50,000 - $53,000
Close Date: 8/2/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/182213




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