Admissions Coordinator for Elite Honors Admissions - University Honors - UTK
University Of Tennessee College
This position is responsible for engaging and converting highly qualified applicants and admitted students - particularly the most academically accomplished students in Tennessee - to the prestigious Global Fellows, Catalyst Fellows, and Summitt Fellows honors programs, and in partnership with the Haslam College of Business, to the Discovery Experience. This position will plan and execute personalized engagement, high-impact campus experiences, and premier yield events.
This position is responsible for engaging and converting highly qualified applicants and admitted students - particularly the most academically accomplished students in Tennessee - to the prestigious Global Fellows, Catalyst Fellows, and Summitt Fellows honors programs, and in partnership with the Haslam College of Business, to the Discovery Experience.
Required Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor's degree
Experience:
- Two years of professional experience in recruitment, admissions, honors education, student success initiatives, sales, marketing or a related area
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to engage effectively with high-achieving and academically elite students
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented environment
Demonstrated ability to supervise and support student employees
Professional judgment and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience:
- Experience in higher education, K–12 education, or a related field
- Experience in admissions, recruitment, or student-facing roles
- Knowledge of the college recruitment process
- Experience using Enrollment Management software, particularly Slate
Compensation and Benefits
- UT market range: MR8
- Anticipated hiring range: Minimum $49,000
- Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here
- Find more information on UT Benefits here
Application Instructions
To express interest, please submit an application with the noted below attachments. To be assured of full consideration, completed applications with all requested materials should be submitted.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
Elite Admissions, Engagement, and Visit Experience (60%)
- Design and implement individualized, high-touch, VIP campus visit experiences including faculty meetings, academic immersion opportunities, class visits, and curated campus programming aligned with student academic interests
- Identify and engage with students and families through one-on-one visits and virtual events
- Curate and execute premier admitted student yield events
- Partner with Enrollment Management to represent honors at university-wide recruiting and yield events (Big Orange Preview, New Vol Roll Call)
Data analysis and communication (20%)
- Analyze admissions data, identify trends, and develop recommendations on actions to improve and attract students
- Utilizes query functions in Enrollment Management software to identify prospects
- Develops communication strategy to convert prospects to applicants, applicants to admitted students, and yield those students for elite honors programs
- Develops communication for applicants, admitted students, and families regarding engagement opportunities, honors pathway options, and enrollment decision timelines
- Uses Enrollment Management software to manage engagement, communication, and follow-up with applicants and admitted students
Elite Honors Ambassadors Program Leadership (15%)
- Develop strategy for the role of Elite Honors Ambassadors in recruiting and yield programs
- Develop job descriptions, interview applicants, and select ambassadors
- Develop and implement initial and on-going training for Elite Honors Ambassadors
- Provide end-of-semester evaluations for all Honors Ambassadors
- Monitor and approves payroll in a timely manner
- Teach UNHO 107 Course for Elite Ambassadors
Strategic Collaboration & Program Support (5%)
- Collaborate with Enrollment Management, the Division of Student Success, and campus partners to support admitted-student engagement and honors enrollment initiatives.
- Contribute to broader University Honors programming and perform additional duties that support honors enrollment and student success goals.
- Other duties as assigned: Perform additional responsibilities that support University Honors enrollment goals, student success priorities, and institutional strategy.