Regional Admissions Specialist

Utah State University
$15.00 / hr
United States, Utah, Logan
Apr 19, 2025
Regional Admissions Specialist Requisition ID: 2025-9047 # of Openings: 1 Location: Category: Other Position Type: Non-benefited (hourly) Part-Time Job Classification: Non-Benefited College: Strategic Enrollment Management Department: Undergraduate Recruitment Advertised Salary: $15.00/hour Overview The Utah State University Admissions Office seeks energetic student-oriented individuals to join our Recruitment Team. Regional Admissions Specialists are primarily responsible for recruitment efforts within an assigned territory. This position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as the candidate will work with prospective students, parents, counselors, USU departments, and other constituents. Recruitment at USU is a team effort. The successful candidate will be instrumental in recruiting targeted student populations, exploring/identifying potential growth markets, and building relationships among all USU campuses and colleges. The candidate must be a self-starter, work well both independently and in a team. This is a part-time (minimum of 5 hours/week to a maximum of 29 hours/week) position and allows for flexibility in the work schedule. The required work location for this position is Virginia, Maryland and DC area. Responsibilities Territory Management Build relationships with students, parents, high school counselors and administrators, USU community members, alumni, and other constituents. Provide prospective students with information about Utah State University, assist them through the admissions and scholarship application process, and facilitate their enrollment. Create a vision, identify potential growth areas, set goals, and track progress for assigned territory. Accountable for lead generation and conversion into enrollment. Work with high school counselors and administrators to facilitate students' college planning, admission, and enrollment. Collaborate with USU community members (departments, faculty, staff, alumni) to develop programs and initiatives for student recruitment. Recruitment Event Involvement Initiate, plan, and facilitate territory recruitment events (e.g., High School Visits, Junior College Visits, High School College Fairs). Participate in out-of-state recruitment events (e.g., Open Houses, Receptions, Counselor Conferences) Recruitment Team Membership Engage with the Recruitment Team, Admissions Office, and others to advance the organizational and university mission and vision. Identify and implement existing and new recruitment programs and initiatives. Attend and contribute to meetings and trainings (e.g., team meetings, recruitment training). Identify and participate in professional development opportunities (e.g., trainings, conferences). Support team members in their roles and responsibilities. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Four years of related experience; OR an associate degree plus two years of related experience; OR a bachelor's degree OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications: One year of directly related experience in university admissions or recruitment. Previous knowledge, relationship, and experience with Utah State University Strong customer service orientation, experience, and knowledge with the ability to apply those skills in creating positive relationships with others. Ability to work with various audiences, including prospective students (traditional & post-traditional), parents, counselors, alumni, university community members, and other constituents. Effective presentation and speaking skills, especially with presenting a positive message to groups and one-on-one. Familiarity with Customer Relations Management Software (Recruit, Salesforce), Banner, and other university software systems. Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach: 1. Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV" 2. Please be prepared to answer the following questions: Do you primarily live in the Virginia, Maryland and DC area? Have you worked in higher education before? Document size may not exceed 10 MB. Advertised Salary $15.00/hour ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of objects up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than one hour per day. University Highlights Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact. USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties. Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement. Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU. The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu . updated 02/2025 https://careers-usu.icims.com/jobs/9047/regional-admissions-specialist/job?in_iframe=1* Notice of Non-discrimination In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law. The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266 Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266 Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322 For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact: U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-5a0d83a6c6d3644eb737c133b3b6eb95