Admission Counselor - On Campus

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. Related undergraduate experience may be considered.

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.
• The ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation. Knowledge of and the ability to analyze data fully and accurately and reach productive decisions.
• Sound business ethics and consistently adheres to and promotes the values and principles in all business and personal transactions.
• The ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals from varied cultures, race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity.
• Preparing and delivering presentations, both informal and formal, using organization, detail, question anticipation and utilizing feedback for improvement.

Demonstrates a working proficiency level in:

• Oral and written communications skills, including the ability to present information to large groups. Effectively and efficiently transmits, receives, interprets ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors.
• The knowledge and proficiency of commonly used office support software including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

Also Required:

• Must live in the Iowa City, IA area and be available to travel (average 15%). 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 6 months-1 year) in an administrative or program role.
• Experience within the past 5 years in admissions work, educational agency serving college bound populations, or student service programs (financial aid, student life, residence hall services, student organizations).
• 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. We anticipate advertising until the position is filled. 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.

Compensation: Typical starting annual salary for new/early career professionals anticipated between $41,000-$45,000.

Modality: This position primarily works on location 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.