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University of Vermont

Admissions Counselor

🇺🇸 Burlington, VT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $46K - $49K

💻 Enrollment

🗓️ May 6th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Vermont is hiring an Admissions Counselor. The role involves overseeing a recruitment territory, conducting both large and small group presentations, visiting high schools, attending college fairs, and making admissions decisions. The counselor will regularly communicate with prospective students and parents to meet the University’s enrollment targets.
 
Highlights

  • Manage geographic recruitment territory.
  • Conduct presentations and represent the University on and off campus.
  • Evaluate and decide on applications.
  • Requires Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years' experience.
  • Demonstrated multicultural competency needed.
  • Basic computing skills required, including word processing and databases.
  • Spanish or Mandarin language skills preferred.
  • Salary: $46,000-$48,600.

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Position Details
 Position Details 
Advertising/Posting Title  | Admissions Counselor
Posting Summary  | Serve as admissions counselor within the framework of the University’s enrollment targets and consistent with the mission and annual objectives of the admissions office. Oversee a geographic recruitment territory and conduct activities to support the recruitment of academically qualified and diverse students. Conduct large and small group presentations, visit high schools, attend college fairs, and represent the University of Vermont on and off campus. Communicate regularly with prospective students and parents. Review applications and make admissions decisions.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)  | Bachelor’s degree and two to four years’ related experience required. Demonstrated multicultural competency and a commitment to recruit a diverse student population required. Effective communication skill, both oral and written, required. Basic computing skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and familiarity with relational student databases) required. Ability to travel outside Vermont required. A valid driver’s license is required.
Desirable Qualifications  | Proficiency in a second language, preferably Spanish or Mandarin.
Anticipated Pay Range  | $46,000-$48,600
Other Information  |
Special Conditions  | Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), A probationary period may be required, Bargaining unit position, External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy
FLSA  | Exempt
Union Position  | Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)
 Posting Details 
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location  | Burlington, Vermont
Job Open Date  | 02/25/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)  |
Open Until Filled  | No
 Position Information 
Position Title  | Enrollment Mgmnt Professional
Posting Number  | S5549PO
Department  | Admissions/30200
Position Number  | 017742
Employee FTE  | 1.0
Employee Term  | 12
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