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Admission Counselor
Job Description
UNIVERSITY OF DALLAS
Occupation:
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsLocation:
IRVING, TX - 75062
Job Type:
Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment, Day ShiftPosted:
08/24/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
WorkInTexasWeb Site:
WorkInTexas Onsite /Remote:
Not SpecifiedUpdated:
08/27/2026Expires:
09/23/2026Agency Job ID:
16699UD Job #: 17059512 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite Full Time Education Bachelor's Degree Experience 1 Month(s) Schedule Full Time Job Type Regular Duration Permanent Employment Hours 40 Hours Per Week Shift Day Shift Public Transit Available Help for .WHO WE ARE
The University of Dallas is a premier Catholic liberal arts university that seeks to educate the whole person, encouraging its students to pursue wisdom, truth and virtue as the proper and primary ends of education. All employees are expected to support the universitysMission, which is informed by the Apostolic ConstitutionEx corde Ecclesiae, the Catholic Churchs governing document on Catholic universities. The University of Dallas is known for its nationally ranked Core Curriculum, exceptional post-graduation outcomes, and some of the happiest students in the country.SUMMARY UD
is currently seeking an Admission Counselor to recruit qualified students for admission and enrollmentto the University of Dallas within assigned territory. The Admission Counselor will travel to off-campus recruitment events, evaluate application files for admission decisions, meet with students in person, conduct on-campus admission presentations to groups of students/ parents, and contact students and parents via phone, email and mail. This position will communicate effectively on the value of a UD education, the technical nature of the financial aid process, the merits of specific majors and concentrations, and the traditions that help build UDs unique community.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Nurture, build, and sustain ongoing professional relationships with prospective students and those who influence them to achieve assigned enrollment management objectives. Become familiar with the college admission process, including but not limited to sources of students, preferences of students, and sources of competition. Learn and use what works best for achievement of enrollment management objectives. Research the potential for travel and recruiting programs, develop a plan for off-campus activities to achieve enrollment management objectives most effectively, present this plan for the Directors approval, and then the approved plan within the approved budget. Cultivate alumni, parents, college counselors, and other constituencies to assist with the recruitment process. Monitor the inquiry, prospect, application, and deposit numbers to focus on attaining assigned objectives. Determine the best next source and means of institutional contact for prospects. Re-qualify the inquiry pool, so that those inquiries most likely to enroll are the ones being contacted on a regular basis. Monitor the receipt of applications and determine the best next steps in the recruitment process for each applicant. Ensure that all inbound and outbound communication with prospects and applicants is recorded using office protocol. Evaluate applications for admission and make each admit/deny decision using discretionary professional judgment about the applicants academic preparation, academic work ethic, and fit for the academic programs at the University of Dallas. Document activity and decisions about applications for admission in accordance with established standards. Communicate with prospective students about financial aid, financial resources, and how to pay for college. Other duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Office of Undergraduate Admission.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree from an accredited university.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate the work of one or more part-time marketing interns. The position requires travel within assigned territory for 10-12 weeks in a calendar year, and the ability to work evenings, partial weekends, and campus visit programs as needed for success. The work requires a valid Texas drivers license with a favorable driving record.BENEFITS UD
provides competitive pay and benefits, including eligibility to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; employee events; a health and wellness program; a free fitness center; competitive leave programs; tuition waiver, tuition exchange for employees and their families; and matching retirement plan contributions. If this sounds like the job for you, apply online at: https://hr.udallas.edu/apply/ The University of Dallas seeks to recruit, develop, and retain faculty, staff and administration of the highest caliber. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from individuals who will enhance our community and advance our Mission.Benefits
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
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An Enrollment or Admission Counselor reviews applications and advises on admissions decisions for private elementary and secondary schools, colleges and universities. Organizes information and promotional materials about a school, conducts interviews with students and families, reviews application materials, and works with other school or college administrators to plan admissions goals and identify financial aid resources for admitted students. May travel to meet and recruit students.
$60,392 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth