Admissions Counselor/Recruiter

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites resumes for full-time, twelve month, exempt positions with full benefits. Salary is based on experience and qualifications. The position will report to the Director of Admissions.

The Admissions Counselor/Recruiter will be responsible for recruiting freshman and transfer students, conducting outreach program registration, counseling students, corresponding with prospective students, parents and guidance counselor; evaluating student applications for admissions; planning and implementing campus visitations and recruitment receptions; and maintaining and broadening communication networks with prospective students, guidance counselors, and stakeholders.

• Extensive overnight travel, frequent nights and weekend work to attend admissions and recruitment functions which will include extensive driving.
• Serve as primary point of contact within assigned geographic territory.
• Evaluate applications for undergraduate admissions to include data entry, analyzing standardized test scores, high school and college transcripts and all other supporting documents according to the admission’s process.
• Maintain documentation and records of student files and communication with students, parents, transfer advisors, and stakeholders.
• Document and maintain admissions and recruitment activity in accordance to department and university standards.
• Correspond with prospective students as follow-up to assist them in completing the admissions process via telephone, email, and social media.
• Continuous training and maintain industry standards and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Bachelor’s degree with experience in higher education. Excellent communication to include written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage details required.
• Must be able to manage a travel schedule; comfortably and reliably travel independently;
• Ability to give effective presentations to prospective students and influencers;
• Ability to drive for extended periods at a time;
• Organize several contact points and meeting points with prospective students;
• Learn necessary recruiting information and confidently share the “UMES” story;
• Stand at a college fair table for hours at a time;
• Enthusiastically engage in conversation with high school students, parents, and key influencers in the college decision process; stay organized using electronic tools and technology;
• Be available by e-mail to contact prospective families and the office of admissions; and
• Use SIS systems remotely

Valid driver’s license.

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.