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Open Date 10/13/2026 Requisition Number PRN46484B Job Title Admissions Counselor Working Title Regional Admissions Counselor Austin or Houston (preferred), TX Career Progression Track D Track Level 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

Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with occasional early mornings, nights, and weekends, as well as some travel.

VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00295 - Office of Admissions Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $60,000 - $63,550 Close Date 01/13/2027 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 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 regional admissions counselor will be an integral part of our team responsible for recruiting and enrolling new undergraduate students in the Austin and/or Houston, Texas area. This position is one of two regional admissions counselor positions based in Texas. The regional admissions counselor will serve as an advisor to prospective students, their families, secondary school counselors and others. The regional admissions counselor will develop an in-depth understanding of admissions practices, institutional policies, and program offerings to effectively recruit students. The regional admissions counselor will work from home and reside in the Austin or (preferred) Houston, Texas area. The regional admissions counselor will manage all undergraduate student recruitment efforts in this region, while maintaining regular communication with the Office of Admissions located on our main campus in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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.

• Develop, implement, report, and assess a domestic first-year and transfer recruitment plan that helps the University of Utah achieve its enrollment goals within the Austin or Houston area and Southern Texas region
• Implement a domestic first-year and transfer student recruitment plan which includes high school visits, two-year college visits, college fairs, information sessions, receptions, and meetings with secondary school and independent counselors, prospective students, families, and community-based organizations
• Build personalized relationships with prospective students, families, school counselors, alumni, and other constituents in support of the recruitment goals for the territory
• Actively contribute and participate in the Houston Admissions Regional Network (HARN) event and programs throughout the year
• Support the planning of all off-campus admission events in all areas of regional responsibility in collaboration with the campus experience team
• Read and evaluate all domestic applications in regional territory
• Significant travel, including some overnights and weekends, within the territory between early September to November and January to May is required
• Quarterly travel to the University of Utah campus for office training, staff meetings, and on-campus events is also expected
• 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 be given to candidates who possess excellent customer service skills, demonstrate proficient oral and written communication skills, and have adept interpersonal skills; demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of student 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. Preference will also be given to those who have admissions/recruitment experience at a regionally accredited university. The select candidate will be willing to work some evenings and weekends and travel overnight in‐and out‐of‐state approximately 4‐6 weeks annually.

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 possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

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.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah 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.

To request a reasonable accommodation 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 Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page.

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.