Assistant Director - AdvoCat Coordinator
University of Vermont

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Assistant Director - AdvoCat Coordinator

The University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

Provide oversight and supervision for the "AdvoCat" student ambassadors in the Admissions department. Recruit and select student employees; plan/facilitate trainings and staff meetings; coordinate student schedules and approve their hours; promote students' leadership and professional development and foster community and morale within the tour guide program.
Collaborate as an integral member of the Admissions Visit Experience team to support flow of daily campus visits and effective customer service to visiting prospective students/families. Serve as an Admissions Counselor to prospective students/families. Oversee a geographic recruitment territory and conduct activities to recruit academically qualified and diverse students; visit high schools, attend college fairs, represent the University of Vermont both on- and off-campus; and conduct information sessions in a variety of venues. Review and make decisions on undergraduate applications. Serve as Counselor of the Day on a rotating basis.

Bachelor's degree and two to four years of professional admissions or related experience. Effective written and oral communication skills required. Demonstrated multicultural competency and a commitment to recruit a diverse student population and ability to model inclusivity required. Basic computing skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database, and familiarity with mainframe student data bases) required. Ability to travel outside of Vermont required.

Experience in a supervisory or team lead role highly desirable.

$48,000 to $56,000

A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, Background Check required for this position

Exempt

Yes, UVMSU ($20 minimum hourly rate)

11/20/2024

Yes

Enrollment Mgmnt Professional

S5395PO

Admissions/30200

018325

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