Job Description The primary purpose of an admissions counselor is to serve as a liaison between the university and the community at large. To serve in this capacity entails visiting with high school guidance counselors, students & their parents, and other education officials without supervision at private visits in high schools, college fairs, and at other special functions throughout Tennessee, Georgia, & Alabama.

Responsibilities Primary Responsibilities:

Representing UTC at day & evening programs, high school visits, scholarship programs, etc. Primarily in Tennessee and surrounding states Interacting with prospective students who visit or call the Admissions office including high school students, transfer students, foreign students, parents & adult students Follow-up with initial contacts made via mail, email, telephone & private visits Participate in specialized programs like Freshman Transfer Orientation, phone calling campaigns off campus Plan and coordinate recruitment events for prospective students in specified areas such as overnight trips to campus Conduct daily tour talk presentations to visitors explaining college opportunities available to students enrolled at UTC Travel as needed with possible overnight stay Competencies/Qualifications Must have organizational skills Ability to handle multiple and ongoing projects, strong oral and written communications skills Knowledge of admission policies and academic programs Valid driver's license Ability to lift and load boxes Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree required Must have 1 to 3 years of campus involvement (RA, SGA, Orientation leader, tour guide, Enrollment Services offices, etc.) years related experience in recruitment and admissions either while in school or professionally Preferred Qualifications Two to three years of experience in a college admissions office or comparable collegiate/business experience Experience with the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga and higher education in Tennessee Review of applications will begin 4/6/26 from posting and will continue until the position is filled. Applications received by this date will receive priority consideration. Work Location University of Tennessee - Chattanooga, TN Campus This is a fully on-site position Compensation and Benefits UT market range: MR07 Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here Find more information on UT Benefits here Job Info Job Identification 7449 Job Category Student Services Posting Date 08/06/2026, 08:40 AM Job Schedule Full time Locations 651 Vine Street, Chattanooga, TN, 37403, US