Posting Details Position Information

Posting Number SF02040 Job Title Admission Counselor Position Number 106856 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level : 9 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Salary Hiring Range: $55,127 - $65,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Department Information

Department Undergraduate Admission Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by 08/08/2025. Applications received after 08/08/2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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About URI:

The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State’s flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.
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BASIC FUNCTION:

Responsible for reviewing the first-year student applications from an assigned territory, and for making admission decisions on those applications. Assist with coverage of counselor-of-the-day as needed. Assist with recruitment presentations and with recruiting events. Represent the University at high school visits and college fairs in assigned territories. Assist as needed with projects/assignments related to all facets of the Office of Admission functions.

Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Read and evaluate applicant credentials and make admission decisions.

As part of Counselor-of-the-Day assistance, counsel individual applicants and family members.

Conduct and participate in both in- and out-of-state recruitment activities (e.g., college nights and fairs, high school visits, etc.)

Work evenings and weekend as required.


OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform additional duties as required.


LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers, printers; database management and spreadsheet software. Must be able to lift 35 pounds. Must provide own transportation.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED:

1. Bachelor’s degree.

2. Minimum of up to one year of prior recruitment experience in a professional setting.

3. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

4. Demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills.

5. Demonstrated presentation skills.

6. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

7. Demonstrated ability to lift boxed materials (35 pounds).

8. Willingness to travel (i.e., an average of ten weeks in the Fall, and an average of six weeks in the Spring).

9. Must provide own transportation.

Preferred Qualifications PREFERRED:

1. Demonstrated familiarity with customer service practices.

2. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.

3. Demonstrated experience with Customer Relationship Management or similar software system.

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The University of Rhode Island is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.

Environmental Conditions The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Lift boxes of informational material weighing approximately 35 pounds each. Posting Date 07/22/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 2 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

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Note: References will be upon request.

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15437 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree? Yes No * Do you have a minimum of up to one year of prior recruitment experience in a professional setting? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated presentation skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to lift boxed materials (35 pounds)? Yes No * Do you have willingness to travel (i.e., an average of ten weeks in the Fall, and an average of six weeks in the Spring)? Yes No * Are you able to provide own transportation? Yes No * Are you a URI employee currently in a position covered by the PSA Union? (You will not be disqualified for answering "No") Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other