ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
The University of Georgia

Posting Number:

S12236P

ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

VPI-Admissions Office

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

External

TRS or ORP

Employee

Benefits Eligible

Full Time

Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Must Be Able to Work Some Evenings/Nights and Weekends.

$50,000 - $54,000

06/13/2024

Yes

07/01/2024

Athens Area

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Student Services Professional

Exempt

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Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

The Admissions Counselor is to provide services and answer questions for prospective students, their families, and their school counselor; second, to serve as an effective member of the recruitment team to encourage a wide variety of academically qualified, intellectually curious, and actively involved first-year and transfer students to attend the University of Georgia.

• Considerable knowledge of admissions policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of recruitment, event planning, and counseling.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to communicate ideas effectively in writing and orally before large groups.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, assemble and organize data, and to prepare reports.

Lift 35 lbs., drive, stand or or sit for long periods of time.

Yes

Yes

No

No

No

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Yes

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

• Application File Reading- Fully participate in file reader training.
• Serve as a full time reader(or as designated) in the application file reading process as a professional reader. This is to assist with our holistic review process of applications for undergraduate admission to UGA in assisting to shape the incoming class.
• Readers are needed to take reasonable and appropriate notes and to read the expected volume to aid the office in meeting deadlines to release decisions in a timely manner. This will also include at times of the year reviewing of final high school transcripts prior to admitted student enrollment.

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• Manage travel territory as assigned under leadership of associate director and senior associate director for marketing and recruitment with consultation of director of admission.
• Work with travel team leaders utilizing data determining the schools to target within the assigned territory and the appropriate means for impact while providing quality, timely customer service to those schools, counselors, students and parents throughout the college search, application, and selection process. This may be through virtual and/or in person college fairs, panels, high school visits, and or visits to our campus.

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• Manage and assist in specific program(s) and/or initiatives.
• Work includes developing, planning, and directing projects of special significance to encourage a wide variety group of academically qualified, intellectually curious, and actively involved first-year and transfer students to attend the University of Georgia.
• Oversees the daily workflow related to projects and their development.

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• Serve as primary counselor and facilitate campus visit experience presentations on a scheduled basis or as needed virtually and in person.
• Recruitment staff are needed to provide quality customer service and knowledge of the UGA admissions process and be able to present that in a professional manner at all times.
• Recruitment staff are to conduct dynamic presentations and effectively answer questions about admission and application processes; provide admission counseling and information sessions with visiting students and families, in person, in group settings, virtually as well as by phone, and e-mail. They are to also serve as leaders and as a resource for newer and less experienced staff in this area.

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For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

Wade LaFontaine

wade1@uga.edu