Admission Counselor for Des Moines, Iowa Regional Representative

AS A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE YOU BRING:

Education and Competencies Required

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education, experience or comparable expertise is required.

Demonstrates a basic proficiency in:

• The ability to establish and build healthy working relationships and partnerships with people from diverse backgrounds within and external to own unit.

Demonstrates a working proficiency level in:

• Effective communication concepts, using varied tools and techniques to transmit, receive and interpret information both written and verbally.
• Preparing and delivering presentations, both informal and formal, using organization, detail, question anticipation and utilizing feedback for improvement.
• Managing multiple tasks, resource and project management, including a high level of autonomy, decision making, and time organization.

Also Required:

• Must live in the Des Moines, IA area and be available to travel (average 25%). Some overnight travel, evening, and weekend work.
• The ability to move boxes and materials up to 40 lbs.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to meet the University Driving Policy requirements.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Experience (typically 1-3 years) experience working in an admissions or related field highly desired.
• Demonstrates a working proficiency in managing a recruitment territory and achieving enrollment goals.
• Experience working as a regional admissions representative highly desired.
• Knowledge of the nature, goals and objectives, and operational aspects of a college or university.

SHOW YOUR INTEREST

In order to be considered for interview, applicants must upload both of the following and mark them each as a “Relevant File” to the job submission:

• a resume and a
• cover letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check. Up to five (5) professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

*This posting will end advertising at 11:59pm on Monday, June 19, 2023.

Compensation: Typical starting annual salary anticipated at $42,000-$48,000. Highly qualified candidates may have some salary negotiation opportunity.

Modality: This position primarily works on location or from a remote home office in the area and work arrangement options will be discussed during interviews and hiring discussions. 

Reach out to Emily Kleinmeyer with additional questions.

To find out more about WHY YOU should join the University of Iowa, check out the Working at Iowa and Benefits info.