Job Title 

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is seeking an ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR I (CAMPUS VISIT SPECIALIST) to represent the institution to prospective undergraduate students and their families at college fairs, visits to high schools, on campus and off-campus events in a lead capacity, and through regular telephone and email contact.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Manages Campus Visit Center Front Office
  • Assists in admissions presentations (Tour Talks) as needed
  • Oversees student assistants
  • Manage day-to-day office operations and front desk coverage, as needed.
• Manages Student Assistants
  • Ensure the Campus Visit Center is upholding customer service standards and that all day-to-day student assistant duties are being performed
  • Coordinate hiring and training of student assistants
  • Coordinate scheduling of student assistant shifts
• Coordinates group tours
  • Receive group tour requests and coordinate with campus visit staff
  • Organize group tour agendas, scheduling, communication, and prep for Group Tours
• Acts as in-house Admissions Representative during heavy travel times alongside other CVC staff
  • Engages in admissions trainings and stays up to date with admission/scholarship changes
• Assists in managing student visitor database (VisitDays)
• Assists with events, travel, and social media efforts as needed

This position will be located in the Campus Visit Center and will focus on campus visits and tours.

(Hourly Rate:  $17.00  - $17.50)

Bachelor's degree required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed with a Driver's License from the State of Alabama required.

Preferred Skills

• Leadership skills
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer service skills
• Strong interest in working with current and prospective students
• Ability to work effectively in a team dynamic

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.