Job Information
University of Utah Recruiting & Admissions Coordinator, Executive MBA in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 07/16/2024
Requisition Number PRN39211B
Job Title Admissions Counselor
Working Title Recruiting & Admissions Coordinator, Executive MBA
Job Grade D
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 through Friday, with alternating Saturdays required to support student class days. A comp day is provided for each Saturday worked. Additionally, occasional evening availability is necessary for recruiting or student events.
This role is considered essential, requiring the employee to work on campus.
VP Area Academic Affairs
Department 00033 - Executive Education
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range 45,000 to 55,000
Close Date 09/01/2024
Open Until Filled No
Job Summary
The Executive MBA ( EMBA ) program at the University of Utah’s David Eccles School of Business is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic professional to join our team as an Admissions Coordinator. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in providing exceptional recruiting and admissions support in a professional, customer-focused, and results-driven environment. We are passionate about fostering meaningful connections, hosting impactful events, and providing top-tier customer service, and we are looking for someone who shares that same passion to support our Executive MBA students.
As an Admissions Coordinator, you will collaborate closely with recruiting, admissions, and marketing staff to drive enrollment growth for our prestigious Executive MBA program. You will develop and execute innovative recruitment strategies and build meaningful relationships with individuals and corporations. This position involves extensive phone, email, and in-person interactions with prospective and current students, alumni, faculty, and other University staff.
This role requires a high degree of autonomy and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to build strong customer relationships, manage time effectively, and maintain accuracy will be crucial to your success.
This role is considered essential, requiring the employee to work on campus .
Responsibilities
Engage in significant interpersonal communication and relationship building with prospective students through phone, in-person, and email interactions.
Discuss program details with prospective students via outbound and inbound phone calls, addressing their specific concerns and needs.
Manage the sales funnel using the CRM system (Salesforce), logging all interactions, in-person meetings, phone calls, and emails, while maintaining accurate candidate details.
Consistently follow up and stay connected with individuals interested in pursuing their MBA .
Accurately represent the EMBA program and the university in all interactions, making decisions (in partnership with the Manager) to run the program effectively and conscientiously.
Assist with planning and executing recruiting events, including selecting venues, arranging catering, assembling marketing materials, and interacting with prospective students.
Process student applications, including communication, scheduling interviews, and managing incoming supporting documents.
Collaborate with the student services team to support student enrollment, class days, and events.
Assist in other departmental areas as needed.
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
Experience in executing recruitment programs at a university, college, or company.
Knowledge of general business management curriculum, including familiarity with courses and programs at other institutions.
Strong customer service, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.
Results-oriented and achievement-driven mindset.
Ability to work independently, especially in arranging and conducting onsite information meetings and influencer visits.
Capable of handling multiple tasks in an organized manner, prioritizing to ensure a balanced and efficient workload, and producing high-quality work with speed and accuracy.
Excellent oral, written, and telephone communication skills, with the ability to relate well to working professionals and executives.
Collaborative approach and openness to new concepts and ideas.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Preference given to those able to work some weekends, as required.
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 patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. 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.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and 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.
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