Admissions Specialist

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Admissions Specialist
Requisition ID: 2026-9989
# of Openings: 1
Location: US-UT-Price
Category: Student Programs & Services
position Type: Benefited Full-Time
Job Classification: Exempt
College: Statewide Campuses-Residential
Department: SW Campuses RES-Eastern-Stud Affrs
Advertised Salary: $44,000 commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits
Overview
The Utah State University Office of Admissions seeks an energetic, student-oriented individual to join our Recruitment Team. Admissions Specialists are primarily responsible for recruitment efforts within an assigned territory. This position requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills as the candidate will work with prospective students, parents, high school counselors, USU departments, and constituents. Recruitment at USU is a team effort. The successful candidate will be instrumental in recruiting targeted student populations, exploring/identifying potential growth markets, and building relationships with students, faculty, and staff across USU’s 30 campuses and nine academic colleges. The candidate must be a self-starter and work well independently and in a team.
This position allows for flexibility in the work schedule and can accommodate slight variations to traditional business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work is required. The preferred work location(s) for this position is Price, Utah.
Responsibilities
Territory Management

• Create a clear vision, identify growth opportunities, set goals, and track progress for the assigned territory.
• Build relationships with students, parents, high school counselors and administrators, community members, alumni, and other constituents.
• Assist prospective students through the admissions, scholarship, and enrollment process at Utah State University.
• Work with high school counselors and administrators to assist students in their college search.
• Collaborate with members of the USU community, including faculty, staff, and alumni, to develop programs and initiatives for student recruitment.
• Primary territory is Utah County. Travel expenses relate to the role are covered by the instatution.

Recruitment Event Involvement

• Initiate, plan, and facilitate territory recruitment events (e.g., High School Visits, Utah Higher education Days (UHED), Utah College Application Week (UCAW)).
• Participate/coordinate in-state recruitment events (e.g., Open Houses, True Blue Days, Counselor Conferences, Utah State University Leadership Conference (USULC)).
• Travel to out-of-state recruitment events, approximately two three-day trips each fall (e.g., Out-of-State Open Houses).

Student Ambassador Advising

• Participate in the Ambassador Scholarship Program application review and selection process.
• Lead, support, and advise student ambassadors in their responsibilities.
• Plan, facilitate, and attend ambassador events (e.g., Ambassador Academy, Ambassador Retreat, Cabinet Retreat, Rookie Retreat).

Recruitment Team Membership

• Engage with and support the Recruitment Team, Admissions Office, and Systemwide Recruitment Collaborative to advance the organizational and university mission and vision.
• Identify and execute both new and existing recruitment programs and initiatives.
• Attend and contribute to meetings and trainings (e.g., team meetings, annual recruitment training).
• Participate in professional development opportunities (e.g., trainings, conferences).

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications

• Four years of related experience; OR an associate’s degree plus two years of related experience; OR a bachelor’s degree; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of related experience in university admissions and/or recruitment.
• Familiarity with Sales Force, Banner, and other university software systems.
• Strong customer service orientation, experience, and knowledge, with the ability to apply those skills to create positive relationships with others.
• Experience working with various audiences, including prospective students, parents, counselors, alumni, university community members, and other constituents.
• Effective presentation and communication skills, especially in presenting a positive message to groups and one-on-one.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communicating: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Problem-solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.
• Monitoring: Measures the performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.
• Critical Thinking: Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.
• Team Building: Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.
• Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.
• Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others.
• Conflict Resolution: Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated.

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
1. Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
$44,000 commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
College/Department Highlights
Office of Admissions Mission:
Our mission is to recruit, admit, and enroll students who are the best fit for Utah State University, maintain the livelihood of the university through programs and services, and achieve annual enrollment goals by keeping the individual student as our focus. We delight in serving as the front door to Utah State University and setting the tone for the unique experience awaiting our future and returning students.
Our goals:
Provide superior service and knowledgeable staff.
Help our customers feel welcome and direct their paths in every way.
Facilitate prospective students’ transition through timely and accurate information, personal advising, and Aggie pride.
Develop and maintain relationships with students, parents, counselors, campus personnel, and the community.
Secure the integrity of the University by providing equal opportunity and access for students, preserving fair requirements, and making just decisions.
Encourage campus involvement in recruitment activities and coordinate the overall enrollment strategies for new students.
Educate our audiences regarding the University’s mission and the benefits of an Aggie experience.
Support and strengthen all efforts to promote and market Utah State University.
Adhere to and carry the goals of University leadership.
Keep the best interests, learning, and development of our students central to all we do.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.
USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.
Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies’ long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by recent Mountain West regular-season and tournament championships in women’s volleyball, three consecutive Mountain West tournament titles in women’s soccer conference championships, and a first-ever conference championship for gymnastics, reflecting USU’s commitment to perseverance and achievement.
Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they named Utah State the best employer in Utah in 2023. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and a reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university’s ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
*updated 12/2025
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Notice of Non-discrimination
In its programs and activities, including in admissions and employment, Utah State University does not discriminate or tolerate discrimination, including harassment, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by University policy, Title IX, or any other federal, state, or local law.
The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USUs non-discrimination policies:
Executive Director of the Office of Equity Matthew Pinner, discrimination@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 401, 435-797-1266
Title IX Coordinator Matthew Pinner, titleix@usu.edu, Distance Education Rm. 404, 435-797-1266
Mailing address: 5100 Old Main Hill, Logan, Ut 84322
For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit https://equity.usu.edu/, or contact:
U.S. Department of Education, Office of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 800-421-3481, OCR@ed.gov
U.S. Department of Education, Denver Regional Office, 303-844-5695, OCR.Denver@ed.gov
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