Details

Open Date 08/21/2025

Requisition Number PRN42901B

Job Title Graduate Student Coord II

Working Title Admissions Counselor

Job Grade E

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 02306 - Hybrid DPT Pathway

Location Other

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 54000 to 58000 DOE

Close Date 10/01/2025

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

Job Summary

The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is seeking an Admissions Counselor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT ) program. This position plays an essential role as a member of the DPT admissions team, helping to facilitate and optimize the overall admissions process. Responsibilities include participating in recruitment activities, advising prospective students on pre-requisite requirements and the application process for the DPT program, and onboarding students admitted to the program. This person will demonstrate knowledge and expertise related to the DPT hybrid pathway, while also supporting admissions activities for the Salt Lake City and St. George residential pathways. The position has the flexibility for both remote and in-person work.

The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is home to three different degree offerings: a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences, and a Master in Athletic Training. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program has three pathways, Salt Lake City residential, St. George residential, and hybrid, allowing students to earn their degree from anywhere in Utah and across the nation. The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is located within the College of Health and is part of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

100 % remote or possibly split time between remote and in-person in SLC depending on candidate.

Duties involve travel to in-state and out-of-state locations.

Responsibilities

Develops and participates in a DPT recruiting plan in coordination with the Admissions Committee and Admissions Counselors.

Facilitates in-person and virtual information sessions and tours for prospective students.

Meets individually with prospective students to advise on DPT prerequisite requirements, application requirements, and other academic-related issues.

Engages with and educates undergraduate advisors, locally and nationally, about the University of Utah DPT program, admissions requirements, and how students can prepare to be a competitive candidate for the program.

Develops and maintains admissions related website content and promotional materials.

Facilitates the DPT admissions and application process in PTCAS including application screening, application review, and applicant scoring.

Coordinates with graduate admissions to ensure students are completing University of Utah graduate admissions requirements.

Assists with the coordination of the department admissions committee including scheduling meetings, creating meeting agenda, taking minutes.

Communicates regularly with admitted students about University of Utah graduate school application, new student events, submission of clinical requirements, and other onboarding requirements.

Participates in the planning and implementation of new student events.

Compiles admissions data and statistical reports.

Participates in department and university committees.

Duties involve travel to in-state and out-of-state locations.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

2 years’ of related experience.

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Experience working with online learners and hybrid education.

Experience in higher education admissions and recruiting.

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.

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