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Job Title: Admissions Representative Location: UWG Recruiting Location Regular/Temporary: Regular Full/Part Time: Full-Time Job ID: 293229 About Us Since 1906, the University of West Georgia (UWG) has been home to those who seek a transformative college experience. UWG is a leading residential, doctoral comprehensive university that offers a broad undergraduate and graduate curriculum based on a liberal arts foundation.Nestled among the pines on a picturesque 645 acres is the University of West Georgia- a hidden gem approximately 40 miles west of Atlanta. Serving approximately 16,000+ students, and offering more than 100 programs, UWG is committed to advancing innovative academic programs and a student-centered business model. Perennially ranked by U.S. News & World Report, the Princeton Review, and Colleges of Distinction as a top national university, West Georgia offers 86 fields of study, including business, computing, nursing, education, STEM, communication and digital media, social sciences, and the fine and performing arts. UWG generates a regional economic impact of more than $650 million annually and provides a safe, quality, and affordable university experience that connects students to post-graduate career and leadership opportunities. UWG has been recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for its institutional commitment to community engagement through teaching, research and creative activities, and public service. West Georgia is one of only 119 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the elective classification in 2020 and is among only 359 institutions nationally. Dedicated to creating a first-choice university for students, alumni, employees, and communities, UWG seeks employees who will advance and support the University's mission of fulfilling the talent needs of western Georgia and the Atlanta metropolitan area, while contributing to the social, cultural, and economic development of the region and state. The University of West Georgia offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support faculty and staff across multiple dimensions; health, wellness, financial security, and professional growth. Employees working at least 30 hours per week gain access to a range of health plans, including medical, dental, and vision, wellness programs, and robust retirement options through Georgia Teachers Retirement System (TRS), Optional Retirement Program, and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) plans. Employees are granted 13 paid holidays and paid time off accruals and are eligible to participate in the University System of Georgia's Tuition Assistance Program. Fringe benefits include a variety of resources focused on employee physical, mental, financial, and social well-being through Acentra Employee Assistance Program in addition to personal financial advising with Captrust. UWG also offers exclusive discounts and special offers on entertainment, travel, and other products and services through the Perks at Work program, free access to the university recreation facility, discounted campus dining options, and more! Living in Carrollton, "The City of Dreams," offers the advantages of city life with a small-town vibe. This progressive community with Southern flair offers plenty of shopping, restaurants, nightlife opportunities, and cultural events. Named a City of Excellence in Georgia and listed as one of the 50 Best Small Southern Towns, Carrollton is the cultural, educational, health care, and commercial center for the west Georgia region. At the heart of Carrollton is its historic downtown and Adamson Square lined with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Each season offers unique local events and opportunities for year-round recreation. Outdoor activities abound through award-winning spaces, including an 18-mile paved walking and biking Greenbelt trail that encircles the city and passes through the UWG campus. The city embraces the University's students, faculty, and staff, and welcomes the diversity UWG brings to the community. Invested in education with highly rated city and county K-12 systems, both city and county public school graduation rates are 90% and above and rank among the top in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.Location Our campus is located at 1601 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30118.Faculty and staff members are expected to be physically present on campus as needed to support the in-person educational experience and on-campus vitality at the University of West Georgia. Depending upon teaching assignments and student demand, this could include the Carrollton or Newnan campuses.Job Summary In addition to marketing the University of West Georgia to prospective students, parents, secondary school personnel, high school counselors, senior high school administrators, and organizations involved in the college selection process, this position also counsels and advises each of those constituents on the Undergraduate Admissions process. The position will additionally be responsible for a specific recruitment territory and the management of that territory through the development of a territory-specific strategic recruitment plan with activities meant to take prospective students through the enrollment funnel from prospect to enrolled. This will include extensive travel including overnight and weekends, which will require autonomy and self-accountability.Responsibilities Counseling and Advising Duties - Counseling and advising given to persons at all stages of the enrollment funnel, including prospects (cold leads), applicants, accepted students, and those students who are denied admission; prospective students will be counseled and advised on the college search process and the benefits of attending UWG; applicants will be counseled advised on how to apply for college and specifically on completing their UWG application; accepted students will be counseled and advised on the next steps of enrollment, including providing them a guiding hand on applying for Financial Aid, registering for Orientation, and completing their Housing contract; denied students will be counseled and advised on alternative options to Going West, including programs like West in 30 and appeals. Processing duties within Admissions as needed.Marketing - Markets the University to prospective students, parents, secondary school personnel and organizations involved in the college selection process through extensive travel to high schools, college fairs, and civic organizations across the state and through on campus and off campus presentations ranging in size from individual family visits to large scales audiences (often several hundred). Candidates performance, overall, will be measured on meeting specific enrollment goals.Strategic Plan Development - Develops and implements a strategic plan for growing a recruitment territory (specific to them) including travel to their territories, drop-ins, direct phone calls, texts, social media, and emails in order to encourage application and enrollment; These duties take place in a high paced environment with a focus on innovation and diversifying the opportunities for selling UWG to prospective students and parents, while focusing on attaining assigned enrollment goals.Supervision - Supervision and development of Student Recruitment Team student liaison. Responsible for training students and providing daily supervision to students to help with overall recruitment efforts of the Undergraduate Admissions team. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant, Associate, and/or Director of the Office of Admissions to best meet the needs of the Office and/or Division of Strategic Enrollment Management.Required Qualifications Educational RequirementsBachelors DegreeRequired ExperienceExperience working with people and an ability to present a positive image for the University required. Must be adaptable to rapid-paced environment and possess a considerable degree of flexibility. The candidate for this position must be a goal driven, self-starter, capable of working independently while serving as the lead consultant on the day-to-day recruitment efforts related to UWG and must have exemplary interpersonal/communication skills. Travel is necessary and personal vehicle use is occasionally required.Preferred Qualifications Preferred Educational QualificationsBachelors DegreePreferred ExperienceOne year of admissions experience preferred. Familiarity with Recruit, Banner, or similar system is preferred.Proposed Salary $43,500.00 annually. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities ABILITIESThrough these conversations, the representative must make decisions on the most impactful way to deliver this information so that the prospective student or applicant continues to choose UWG. Again, these conversations are very important and impactful on enrollment to the institution because a single interaction with a prospective student or even at a high school event could have lasting consequences on whether or not a student or group of students chooses to ultimately enroll lin the university. This position's impact on new student enrollment leaves very little room for error and requires a representative to be ready to make hard decisions around both strategy and communication to prospective students largely unsupervised, since many of these decisions are made when they are in the community recruiting and away from their direct supervisor or support of their team. Ability to market, recruit, and yield an enrollment population.KNOWLEDGEMust be knowledgeable about the Admissions process, including how to manage a recruitment territory, interpret and analyze data, and knowledgeable about UWG. Knowledge of how to manage an enrollment funnel for various populations of students required.SKILLSIn addition to being the first impression of the institution to prospective students and other outside constituents, the Admissions Representative is responsible for making strategic decisions around recruitment for their own personal territory; they formulate a specific plan for their recruitment territory and are responsible for deciding which recruitment practices to employ for that territory. These types of decisions can impact recruitment and enrollment for the institution, as the representative is making choices that could largely affect whether or not a specific student chooses our institution or whether or not a specific territory is marketed to in an effective way that helps to support our mission of increasing new student enrollment. Additionally, the Admissions Representative is responsible for delivering admissions decisions to our prospective applicants and counseling both applicants and inquiries on the admissions process.USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.Conditions of Employment Please be advised that should you be recommended for a position, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires the completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment.The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, codified at 20 USC 1092 (f) as a part of the Higher Education Act of 1965, is a federal law that requires colleges and universities to disclose certain timely and annual information about campus crime and security policies.It is always the policy of the University of West Georgia Police Department to provide to the public an annual campus security report and comply with the federal law known as the Clery Act.Equal Employment Opportunity The University of West Georgia is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity, and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University of West Georgia to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).Other Information The mission of the University of West Georgia is to enable students, faculty, and staff to realize their full potential through academic engagement, supportive services, professional development, and a caring, student-centered community. The institutional mission and daily operation of the University of West Georgia are guided by our values that support our vision to be the best place to work, learn, and succeed: ACHIEVEMENT, CARING, COLLABORATION, INCLUSIVENESS, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY, SUSTAINABILITY, and WISDOM.