Title: Admissions Counselor

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: Admissions

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $47,507

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Admissions Counselor. The admissions counselor will successfully manage a regional territory to support new student enrollment goals. They will establish a multi-faceted territory recruitment plan which will include significant travel to high schools and college fairs, planning and execution of regional events, application review, decision recommendations, and personal follow up and relationship-building with constituents within the territory. As an admissions team member, the admissions counselor will assist in the execution of on and off campus events, in addition to the performance of daily operational tasks including but not limited to group information sessions, individual admission counseling appointments, interviews, and special projects as requested.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

• Excellent presentation and written/verbal communication skills with proven ability to present detailed information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, pay attention to detail, exercise initiative, independent judgment and follow-through.
• Strong commitment to customer service.
• Ability to travel overnight for extended periods of time (8 to 10 weeks).
• Must be competent with technology and its application with strong administrative and operational skills.

Required Experience:

• Prior experience in a liberal arts and sciences environment.
• Experience using MS Office products.

Required Licensure:

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License to operate a University/state owned or leased vehicle.
  

Additional Considerations:

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience.
  

Experience:

• Admissions recruitment experience in a similar higher education environment.
• Experience with the University of Mary Washington.
• Experience utilizing Banner and Slate.
• Experience with social media to promote the university and engagement prospective students.
• Spanish language skills.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.