Details

Open Date 08/07/2025

Requisition Number PRN42737B

Job Title Admissions Counselor

Working Title Transfer Admissions Counselor

Job Grade D

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

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00295 - Office of Admissions

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $45,000

Close Date 11/07/2025

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 Transfer 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.

The Transfer Admission Counselor is primarily responsible for the recruitment and admission of new transfer undergraduate students. The Transfer Admission Counselor serves incoming and prospective transfer students as their primary contact, answering incoming phone calls, responding to admission related e-mails, coordinating/delivering information sessions, representing the University of Utah at community colleges throughout Utah and an assigned territory. Additionally, the Transfer Admission Counselor serves as primary evaluator of transfer applications. This is a position that requires continuous student contact, an understanding of admissions best practices, the ability to address students from varied backgrounds and in unique academic situations, an eye for detail, and the ability to multi-task.

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.

• Serve as primary contact for prospective transfer students, answering related emails and phone calls
• Develop, implement, report and assess a domestic transfer student recruitment plan that helps the University of Utah achieve its enrollment goals
• Implement a domestic transfer student recruitment plan which includes in-person and virtual visits to community and technical colleges, community-based organizations, adult education centers and attending recruitment initiatives within the community of an assigned territory
• Lead information sessions, both on and off campus, attend college fairs, and advise students, families, and counselors on the U’s admissions process and policies.
• Build personalized relationships with prospective students, families, transfer coordinators, alumni, and other constituents in support of the recruitment goals for transfer students
• In collaboration with the campus experience team, represent the U at all on and off-campus admission and recruiting events in an assigned territory, for both transfer and first-year students
• Read and evaluate all domestic transfer 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
• 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 also be given to those who have admissions/recruitment experience at a regionally accredited university. The ideal candidate will be willing to work some evenings and weekends and travel overnight in-and out-of-state approximately 4-6 weeks annually.

Preference will also be given to candidates who:

• Possess excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills
• Have adept interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of populations
• 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
• Possess an understanding of higher education, specifically the value of public higher education

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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.

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 Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.