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Admissions Counselor

University of Arkansas
United States, Arkansas, Fayetteville
346 North West Avenue (Show on map)
Jul 12, 2025
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Closing Date: 07/21/2025 Type of Position:Recruitment and Admissions Workstudy Position: No Job Type:Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation's top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations. The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation's strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life. As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary. Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening. If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations \| OEOC \| University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351. Department:Engineering Undergraduate Activity Director of Student Recruitment Department's Website: https://engineering.uark.edu/ Summary of Job Duties:The College of Engineering (COE) Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator (GRAC) is an integral member of the Graduate Recruitment and Student Support staff and reports directly to the Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment and Student Support. This position will serve as the main point of contact for prospective graduate students, COE faculty and staff and GSIE admissions coordinators for all matters related to graduate admissions. The position is responsible for supporting the timely flow of the COE prospective graduate students' applications in Slate leading to timely admission decisions for the applicants and the COE departments. This position will communicate with GSIE to make sure that COE applications are processed in a timely manner and according to the COE departments' admission requirements and needs. The GRAC position will be also serving as the main regional graduate recruitment coordinator and will represent and promote COE at regional graduate recruitment events. The position will seek and identify opportunities in our region where active recruitment of future graduate students can take place. In addition, the position will lead the COE Rising Doctoral Institute (RDI) program, a bridge program for entering doctoral students, and will be responsible for all planning, organization, management involved with the program and will ensure successful carry out of the program. Assistance to the COE graduate recruiting staff with other various recruiting tasks tied to Graduate admission success and semesterly participation in on campus recruiting events is expected. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others. Great problem solving, organizational and communication skills are also of critical importance. Recruiting experience, event planning and management experience are also essential. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education At least one year experience in admissions in a higher education setting At least one year of recruiting experience (college setting preferred) At least one year experience in event planning and management Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications. Preferred Qualifications: Experience creating and working with automated communication systems Customer relationship management system experience; Slate, Salesforce, Workday, etc. Excellent people and communication skills to provide professional, timely and effective support to students (domestic and international), faculty and staff Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to cooperate with all COE Departments and GSIE Ability to accurately prepare and maintain reports Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner Ability to complete tasks within timelines given Knowledge of and ability to learn university and COE admissions policies and procedures Experience working with multiple systems and Microsoft Office Accountable and organized Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality Ability to learn quickly and to sort and organize information and data in timely fashion Ability to effectively advise domestic and international prospective graduate students throughout the admissions process Ability to present and engage with prospective graduate student Ability to travel to regional higher education institutions (regional travel only) Ability to organize, manage and direct events and personnel involved Ability to be creative and be a problem-solver Be self-motivated and driven Additional Information: This position is renewable annually based on continued need for the position, availability of funding, and satisfactory job performance. Salary Information: $43,923, commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Proof of Veteran Status Recruitment Contact Information: Petra Martin, Assistant Director of Graduate Recruitment, pm024@uark.edu All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Special Instructions to Applicants: Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Constant Physical Activity:N/A Frequent Physical Activity:N/A Occasional Physical Activity:N/A Benefits Eligible:Yes