Admissions Counselor

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

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Required Education and/or Experience:

• A bachelor's degree; plus two (2) years of experience in admissions and/or recruitment in higher education.

Other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Masters degree

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Recruit students primarily through virtual recruitment and site-specific campaigns;
• Receive the application information for graduate students and verify all information;
• Log, scan and link student admission and academic records into the appropriate electronic format;
• Ensure proper maintenance of students' electronic records;
• Serve as the main point of contact for the student during the admissions process, and continues to support the students as needed for the duration on campus;
• Guide the student through use of the new Slate application portal;
• Help orient newly admitted students;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of computers and software application programs;
• Knowledge of the graduate admissions process is a must;
• Knowledge of database management is preferred;
• Knowledge of Banner, Image Now/Web Now is preferred;
• Must have superior interpersonal communication, problem-solving skills and work well with people.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.