Regional Admissions Counselor - REMOTE POSITION

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University of Hartford is hiring a Regional Admissions Counselor - REMOTE POSITION. The role manages an assigned recruitment territory, provides information about the university and college planning process to prospective students and counselors, and executes a comprehensive recruitment schedule. The counselor cultivates relationships, advises prospective students, and uses CRM tools to support enrollment goals while representing the university's mission.

Highlights

Manage and execute recruitment activities independently within assigned geographic territories.
Host and attend college fairs, high school visits, and community-based events to promote the university.
Advise prospective students and families on admissions and next steps, conducting appointments and follow-ups.
Review applications as part of the university’s holistic admissions process and meet annual reading goals.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with school counselors, community organizations, and independent consultants.
Utilize Customer Relationship Management system (Slate) for goal setting, targeting, and performance reporting.
Collaborate with Development & Alumni Affairs to support alumni engagement in recruitment efforts.
Travel frequently within assigned territories and occasionally to campus for training and events.
Bachelor’s degree required and valid driver’s license necessary.
Starting salary is $47,000, with a minimum 40-hour workweek and full-year (52 weeks) employment status.

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Position Information

Position Title	Regional Admissions Counselor - REMOTE POSITION
FLSA Classification	EX
Reports to	Senior Assistant Director, Admissions
Salary Range	G
Weeks Per Year	52
Work Week	40 hours (minimum)
Position Summary	Serves as a member of the Admissions Team, managing the assigned recruitment territory to assist in achieving enrollment goals. Provides information about the University of Hartford and the college planning process to prospective students, parents and high school counselors. Manages and execute a comprehensive recruitment schedule in assigned geographic territory. Performs all duties in full support of the University’s mission, understanding that the positive and effective execution of these duties are instrumental to the education of the University’s students. This is a fully remote position and assigned to one of the following areas: Long Island Boston/New England Northern New Jersey/Westchester & Rockland Counties, New York Southern New Jersey/Philadelphia
Hiring Range	$47,000

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities	Territory Management & Travel – Independently manages and executes a comprehensive recruitment schedule in assigned geographic territory. Regularly visit high school, high school college fairs, regional college fairs, national college fairs, community-based organization events, transfer college fairs, etc. Outreach & Events – Hosts recruitment and yield events in assigned territory annually. Application Review and Counseling – Advises students/families on admission and next steps. Conducts prospective student appointments and follow-up meetings. Evaluates applications in holistic review process and meet yearly reading goals. Relationship Development & Maintenance – Develops and maintains a strong presence of understanding about the University of Hartford in assigned territory including high-touch service for school counselors, students, and families in assigned region including but not limited to phone calls, emails, texting, virtual meetings, in person visits, and specialized recruitment events. Develops and cultivates strong relationships with school counselors, community-based organizations, independent educational consultants and other influencers in assigned recruitment territory Data & Reporting – Uses Customer Relationship Management , ie. “CRM” (Slate) and historical data to set goals, target schools, and report on territory performance and event ROI Relationship Cultivation – Works alongside Development & Alumni Affairs to support alumni events in your assigned territory. Cultivates relationships to develop connections with alumni for support in future recruitment events in your assigned territory. Educates alumni volunteers on the messaging and branding of the University of Hartford. Travels to campus for staff training and on-campus recruitment events as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Territory Management & Travel –

Independently manages and executes a comprehensive recruitment schedule in assigned geographic territory.
Regularly visit high school, high school college fairs, regional college fairs, national college fairs, community-based organization events, transfer college fairs, etc.

Outreach & Events –

Hosts recruitment and yield events in assigned territory annually.

Application Review and Counseling –

Advises students/families on admission and next steps.
Conducts prospective student appointments and follow-up meetings.
Evaluates applications in holistic review process and meet yearly reading goals.

Relationship Development & Maintenance –

Develops and maintains a strong presence of understanding about the University of Hartford in assigned territory including high-touch service for school counselors, students, and families in assigned region including but not limited to phone calls, emails, texting, virtual meetings, in person visits, and specialized recruitment events.
Develops and cultivates strong relationships with school counselors, community-based organizations, independent educational consultants and other influencers in assigned recruitment territory

Data & Reporting –

Uses Customer Relationship Management , ie. “CRM” (Slate) and historical data to set goals, target schools, and report on territory performance and event ROI

Relationship Cultivation –

Works alongside Development & Alumni Affairs to support alumni events in your assigned territory.
Cultivates relationships to develop connections with alumni for support in future recruitment events in your assigned territory.
Educates alumni volunteers on the messaging and branding of the University of Hartford.
Travels to campus for staff training and on-campus recruitment events as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	PS1200P
Working Conditions	Normal office situation, requires travel, including overnight stays.
Education	Bachelor’s Degree Required
Physical Effort	Typically sitting at a desk or table, moderate lifting or carrying 26-50lbs.
Special Skills	The ability to work effectively with diverse groups. Valid drivers’ license required
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Close Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Quick Link for Internal Postings	https://hartford.peopleadmin.com/postings/7752

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What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Technical School, Certification or Apprenticeship
- Associates Degree
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- Knowledge of a highly advanced professional discipline. (e.g., Ph.D, M.D., J.D., or equivalent doctoral degree required.)
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Statement on Inclusive Excellence and Belonging

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