Admissions Counselor (School of Nursing)

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), School of Nursing (SON) is currently recruiting for an Admissions Counselor to support the Office of Student and Academic Services. This position may require travel.

UMB offers a generous benefits package that includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.

UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.

Essential Functions:

• Represents University and school in recruiting students and in presenting to a wide variety of internal and external constituents.
• Guide prospective students through recruitment and pre-admissions advisement by instructing them in the application process and informing them of deadlines.
• Recruit students to attend the University by creating awareness about the University, its programs, and scholarship opportunities among students, counselors, and alumni. Participates and represents the school at national, regional, and local recruiting events.
• Provides comprehensive analysis of information and credentials submitted by applicants. Screens, verifies, and evaluates data on admissions applications and transcript materials maintaining all files and record systems.
• Facilitates and conducts interviews with prospective students.
• Maintain daily tracking for prospective students and applicants.
• Participates in open houses for prospective students, onsite school/hospital visits, and other recruitment events.
• Prepare reports concerning admission statistic and any research conducted in the area of enrollment development.
• Provide recommendations for improvement of recruitment strategies and changes to policies or procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

Education: Bachelor’s degree. 

Experience: One (1) year of professional experience in admissions, student enrollment, or a related field.

Other: Related experience may be substituted for education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values.

Hiring Range: Mid $40,000s to low $50,000s; commensurate with education and experience.

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a https://umbforms.wufoo.com/forms/umb-job-applicant-accommodation-request/" href="https://umbforms.wufoo.com/forms/umb-job-applicant-accommodation-request/" target="_blank">UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.