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Senior Admissions Counselor

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Work type: Staff Full-time
Location: UMBC Campus
Categories: Admissions

Department:

Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation

Position Overview:

Serves as a member of the Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation professional staff that is responsible for the recruitment of prospective domestic first year and transfer students through high school and community college visits, college fairs, information sessions, on and off-campus recruitment, yield and orientation events. Recruitment does require evening and weekend work based on the territory. Renders admissions decisions for both domestic and international applications.

Why Work at UMBC?

UMBC offers competitive compensation.  This role starts at $53,000 and has over 4 weeks of vacation for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.

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Telework:

A hybrid telework schedule may be available.

Responsibilities:

The Senior Admissions Counselor in this role will also support enrollment services for international undergraduate first year and transfer students. These duties include but are not limited to hosting virtual information sessions and one-on-one appointments for interested candidates, responding to student inquiries in our RT ticketing system and calls, proactive campaigns for application completion and yield, and rendering admission decisions. Processing of application materials and streamlining decision communication is also an area this position will be called upon to support. Applies university policies, performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Two years minimum of related admissions and orientation experience
Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience in international admissions and enrollment

Background Screening Statement:

 A background check will be required.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Upload a cover letter and a resume.  

Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Benefits:

UMBC offers a rich benefits package.

Regular and grant funded regular positions (Full benefits summary click here):

Generous Leave which includes accruing:

  • 22 Days of Annual Leave  
  • 15 Days of Sick Leave  
  • 15 Holidays
  • 3 Personal Days

Tuition Remission:

  • 8 credit hours per semester
  • Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment

Additional Benefits:

  • Life and disability insurance
  • Retirement plans (including the choice of joining the pension plan)
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Wellness opportunities
  • & Much more

Contingent II positions may include some benefits

Benefits offered align with type (Regular, Contingent II, etc.) of position. 

Salary:

Salary: $53,000 - $58,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Hours: Full Time
Type: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
 Equal Opportunity Statement: UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Title IX: As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here.   

Accommodation: 

If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Work Authorization  As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work.

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Applications close: Open Until Filled

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