Posted: 09/06/2024
Category: Admissions and Enrollment
Admissions Counselor- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking an Admissions Counselor to Serve as the primary liaison to prospective and admitted undergraduate students looking to enroll in academic programs within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), with a focus on one of four academic groups within the college. Duties include partnering with the Office of Admissions, CLAS Undergraduate Programs (CLAS-UP), CLAS Dean’s Office, CLAS academic departments and campus partners that support diversity, equity and inclusion and student success. With official duties as the Office of Admissions team, coordinate, facilitate, participate, and assist with scheduled recruiting events, coordinate connections between campus visitor and academic programs, plan and coordinate additional on-campus recruiting events and visits with CLAS departments. In collaboration with CLAS departments and advisors, develop and manage recruitment content for a CLAS Prospective Students website, and department specific communication plans with Enrollment Management. Work with Admissions and CLAS departments on recruiting.
Hybrid within Iowa: This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work within Iowa. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually and must comply with the and
Key Responsibilities:
- Build awareness of the value of a liberal arts education, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) at The University of Iowa.
- Dedicate 30% of effort to assisting with Admissions programming, outreach, customer support and events.
- Collaborate with Admissions to promote and feature CLAS departments through coordinated recruitment outreach (recruitment plans might include but are not limited to on/off campus programs for prospective students, programs for targeted populations, programs that use departmental volunteers/student employees in the recruitment process).
- Coordinate recruitment (outreach) activities with campus and external partners. Programming on some weekends will be required. Some travel will be required.
- In collaboration with the Office of Admissions, assess CLAS recruiting activities, communication plans and publications.
- Collaborate with staff in CLAS on scholarship competitions for new students.
- Function as an admission counselor during peak periods providing information sessions, phone support, and campus programming assistance.
For a full job description, please send an email to melia-pieper@uiowa.edu.
Education Required:
- Bachelor’s degree is required.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 6 months administrative or program experience, which can include part-time student employment or internships.
- Extensive familiarity with university undergraduate academic policies and practices.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Working knowledge of social media production and use (such as Facebook, Tumblr, etc.).
- Evidence of excellent oral and written communication skills, as demonstrated at an extensive proficiency level.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to perform a wide variety of tasks while maintaining a professional demeanor, as demonstrated at an extensive proficiency level.
- Proven record of the ability to maintain confidentiality as required by FERPA regulations.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Desired Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of University of Iowa policies and procedures is desirable.
- Experience working in an academic setting, such as academic advising, career services advising, or working with first-year college students.
- Working knowledge of web design programs is desirable.
- Understanding of Federal Financial Aid practices and policies.
Position and Application details:
For additional job details and to apply please visit and access requisition #24004400.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
- Resume
- 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 required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
CLAS considers hybrid and flexible work arrangements for some positions; options will be discussed during the hiring process.
For additional questions, please contact: melia-pieper@uiowa.edu
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.