Admissions Counselor for Outreach, Access, and Community Engagement

Details

Open Date 10/02/2026

Requisition Number PRN46388B

Job Title Admissions Counselor

Working Title Admissions Counselor for Outreach, Access, and Community Engagement

Career Progression Track D

Track Level

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with occasional early mornings, nights, and weekends, as well as some travel.

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00295 - Office of Admissions

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $46,000

Close Date 01/02/2027

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

The Office of Admissions is a dynamic and growing organization committed to assisting future students learn about and enroll at the University of Utah. We are seeking a personable, energetic and poised Admissions Counselor to join our team to help us expand our recruitment reach in- and out-of-state, continue to increase our new student enrollment, and shape the entering class.

Reporting to the Associate Director for Outreach, Access, and Community Engagement, this Admissions Counselor position will be an integral part of our team responsible for recruiting and enrolling new undergraduate students particularly from traditionally underrepresented populations in higher education and the University of Utah. This position will serve as the primary contact to prospective students, their families, secondary school counselors, and influences in the college decision making process. The successful candidate will develop an in-depth understanding of the admissions practices, institutional policies, and program offerings in order to effectively recruit students. This is a campus-based position.

This is a campus-based position, and the admissions counselor will work alongside the recruitment team in the Emma Eccles Jones Welcome Center in the Gardner Commons building, a state-of-the-art building located in the heart of our campus.

Responsibilities

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

• Develop, implement, report and assess a domestic first-year and transfer student recruitment plan that helps the University of Utah achieve its enrollment goals. The recruitment plan will include but is not limited to: high school visits, two-year college visits, college fairs, information sessions, receptions, and meetings with secondary school and independent counselors, prospective students, families, and community-based organizations

• Build personalized relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, alumni, and other constituents in support of the recruitment goals for the territory

• Assist the Associate Director for Outreach, Access, and Community Engagement in developing, implementing, and assessing a strategic recruitment plan focused on the enrollment of traditionally unrepresented students

• Assist with all off-campus admission events in all areas of regional responsibility in collaboration with the campus experience team

• Read and evaluate all domestic applications in regional territory

• Significant travel up to 4 – 6 weeks annually within the territory between early September to November and January to May is required

• Attend community and access programs access programs which may take place in the evening and on weekends, and fall outside of regular office hours

• Perform other duties as assigned

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, and have adept interpersonal skills; demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully across a range of perspectives and experiences; possess the ability to convey complex information clearly to varied audiences, as well as speak in front of large groups; demonstrate problem-solving and time-management skills; have a valid driver’s license; possess an understanding of higher education, specifically the value of public higher education.

Preference will also be given to those who have admissions/recruitment experience at a regionally accredited university. The select candidate will be willing to work some evenings and weekends and travel overnight in-and out-of-state approximately 4-6 weeks annually. An admissions counselor frequently addresses sensitive situations regarding admissions and student recruitment and will often act as a mediator. A major task for this position is to understand the needs of various constituents and determine what actions will best meet those needs.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the:University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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As perUniversity of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.