Admissions Counselor

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong organizational and public speaking skills. Ability to talk knowledgeably about UAF and answer questions involving individual programs, financial aid, student services, residence life, advising, etc. Demonstrated leadership, decision making, writing and editing skills. Ability to coordinate/schedule large and small events. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and lead a project to completion. Must be able to think creatively, maintain confidentiality, and work independently as well as in a team environment. Strong cross-cultural interpersonal and writing skills are necessary, including public speaking skills and the ability to present the University in a positive way to diverse populations. Ability to travel is required. Ability to represent the admissions profession positively through a strong, student-centered ethic. Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. Basic familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet and database software tools
Typical Experience:
Public, interpersonal and small group communication experience. Experience working with people in a student centered or customer service oriented setting. Experience within higher education or in a business setting.Experience coordinating programs.
Required Education or Training:

Bachelor’s degree required and two years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid driver’s license.

Salary Information:

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . New hires will be placed on the UA staff salary schedule , Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach a resume, cover letter, and the names and contact information (email address and phone number) for three (3) professional references with your application.

The review process for applications will be begin on October 5, 2022. To ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55PM Alaska Time on 10/4/2022. This recruitment will remain open until filled.

UAF COVID REQUIREMENTS: Effective immediately, all new UAF hires, whose job function or work location results in the employee being subject to the UAF vaccine requirements guided by the Federal Contractor Employee vaccine mandate*, must be fully vaccinated with an FDA or WHO authorized or approved COVID-19 vaccine or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption no later than six weeks from the new hire’s start date.

*Employees based on UAF’s Troth Yeddha’ (Fairbanks) campus, regardless of university affiliation and remote work status; Employees based in UAF research units outside Fairbanks (including Seward Marine Center, Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center, HAARP, Poker Flat, Lena Point, and Toolik Field Station); and Employees, regardless of their work location, paid by or directly working on impacted UAF federal contract.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact University of Alaska HR at 907-450-8200.

Advertised:23 Sep 2022 Alaskan Daylight Time
Applications close:Open until filled