Admissions Specialist

Overview

The Utah State University Office of Admissions seeks an energetic, student‑oriented individual to join our Recruitment Team. Admissions Specialists are primarily responsible for recruitment efforts within an assigned territory. This position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as the candidate will work with prospective students, parents, high school counselors, USU departments, and constituents. Recruitment at USU is a team effort. The successful candidate will be instrumental in recruiting targeted student populations, exploring and identifying potential growth markets, and building relationships with students, faculty, and staff across USU’s 30 campuses and nine academic colleges.

The candidate must be a self‑starter who works well independently and as part of a team. The role offers flexibility in the work schedule and accommodates slight variations to traditional business hours, though occasional evening and weekend work is required. The position is located in Price, Utah and will primarily recruit students from Utah County. Travel expenses are covered for official University travel.

• 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.
• Work with high school counselors and administrators to assist students in their college search.
• Collaborate with members of the USU community—faculty, staff, 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 to three three‑day trips each fall.

• 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).

• 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 traveling to and from recruitment events.

• 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 and 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.

• Communicating:
  Effective verbal and written communication.
• Problem‑solving:
  Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
• Monitoring:
  Measures performance of self, makes improvements, and takes…