Admissions Associate II - 530113

Job no: 530113
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Advising/Peer Support, Other

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.


Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.

Advertised: Central Daylight Time
Applications close: Central Daylight Time

Back Apply

Please note, all Staff Employment positions close at 10:55pm CST.

Non-Exempt positions are posted a minimum of 3 days. Exempt positions are posted a minimum of 7 days.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at hrsvctr@ua.edu or contact us by phone at (205)-348-7732. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases.

Pay Transparency Policy Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Supplemental Links


"EEO is the Law" Poster"
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

“EEO is the Law” Poster Supplement"
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

"Family and Medical Leave Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/fmlaen.pdf

"Employee Polygraph Protection Act" 
http://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/posters/eppac.pdf

The University’s Annual Security Report contains information on campus safety statistics as well as University Safety and Security Policies. It can be viewed online at The University of Alabama Annual Security Report, or by request to UAPD at ua.police@ua.edu.