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Full-Time

Admissions Specialist

Posted on 1/15/2026

Deadline 1/15/27
Utah State University

Utah State University

Compensation Overview

$44k/yr

Utah, USA

In Person

Price, UT-based role; occasional evening/weekend hours; travel to events (in-state/out-of-state); travel expenses covered.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Requirements
  • Four years of related experience; OR an associate’s degree plus two years of related experience; OR a bachelor’s degree; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid Utah driver’s license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and travel to and from recruitment events.
Responsibilities
  • Create a clear vision, identify growth opportunities, set goals, and track progress for the assigned territory.
  • Build relationships with students, parents, high school counselors and administrators, community members, alumni, and other constituents.
  • Assist prospective students through the admissions, scholarship, and enrollment process at Utah State University.
  • Work with high school counselors and administrators to assist students in their college search.
  • Collaborate with members of the USU community, including faculty, staff, and alumni, to develop programs and initiatives for student recruitment.
  • Initiate, plan, and facilitate territory recruitment events (e.g., High School Visits, Utah Higher Education Days (UHED), Utah College Application Week (UCAW)).
  • Participate/coordinate in-state recruitment events (e.g., Open Houses, True Blue Days, Counselor Conferences, Utah State University Leadership Conference (USULC)).
  • Travel to out-of-state recruitment events, approximately two three-day trips each fall (e.g., Out-of-State Open Houses).
  • Participate in the Ambassador Scholarship Program application review and selection process.
  • Lead, support, and advise student ambassadors in their responsibilities.
  • Plan, facilitate, and attend ambassador events (e.g., Ambassador Academy, Ambassador Retreat, Cabinet Retreat, Rookie Retreat).
  • Engage with and support the Recruitment Team, Admissions Office, and Systemwide Recruitment Collaborative to advance the organizational and university mission and vision.
  • Identify and execute both new and existing recruitment programs and initiatives.
  • Attend and contribute to meetings and trainings (e.g., team meetings, annual recruitment training).
  • Participate in professional development opportunities (e.g., trainings, conferences).
Desired Qualifications
  • One year of related experience in university admissions and/or recruitment.
  • Familiarity with Sales Force, Banner, and other university software systems.
  • Strong customer service orientation, experience, and knowledge, with the ability to apply those skills to create positive relationships with others.
  • Experience working with various audiences, including prospective students, parents, counselors, alumni, university community members, and other constituents.
  • Effective presentation and communication skills, especially in presenting a positive message to groups and one-on-one.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Problem-solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
  • Monitoring: Measures the performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
  • Critical Thinking: Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.
  • Team Building: Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
  • Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.
  • Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others.
  • Conflict Resolution: Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated.
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