Entry Level Academic Advisor Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Pay Grade/Pay Range:  Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)

Department/Organization: 216112 - UHP Recruiting

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Summary: The Admissions Associate II provides clerical and administrative support for the admissions and scholarship processes under general supervision. Processes and reviews applications, transcripts, and test scores. Prepares admissions reports. Communicates with prospective students and guardians. Provides guidance and trains entry-level Admissions Associates.

Additional Department Summary: Works in tandem with the College Recruitment Coordinator, under leadership of the College Student Recruitment Program Director, to further the Honors College' s efforts to strategically identify, recruit, evaluate, and enroll qualified students. Serves as a resource for applicants and will be the primary point of contact for prospective students planning visits to campus. Collaborates with prospective students and families, while liaising with campus partners to plan students' visits. Coordinates logistics for a myriad of campus recruitment events such as Honors Capstone Scholar's Day. Keeps accurate records of attendance at information sessions and campus visits to support the College's assessment needs, Makes presentations on behalf of the college. Monitors and processes traditional and/or alternative entrance processes of Honors College applications. Serves as an on-campus and outside field representative of both the University of Alabama and the Honors College. Provides additional support for college fairs and recruiting events, to meet increasing travel demands. Supervises and supports student interns and Honors College Ambassadors while the Coordinator is away from the office.
This role requires independent travel to recruitment sites, including evenings and occasional weekends.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of administrative experience; OR associate's degree.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Ability to work with a variety of backgrounds and experiences, including prospective college students and their families. Excellent written and verbal communication. Detail oriented. Ability to effectively use standard business application software (Microsoft Word and Excel, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, counseling, or related field.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.