Project/Program Specialist Admissions Representative

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

 

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the University of Connecticut is seeking to hire several Admissions Representatives to support the university-wide effort to make the incoming Class of 2024 the most academically competitive, socially diverse, and talented class to date.

 

Admissions Representatives will represent the University of Connecticut and the Office of Undergraduate  Admissions by hosting information sessions at secondary schools, distributing information and responding  to inquiries at college fairs and related programs throughout the country either in-person or virtually. They will communicate with prospective applicants, their parents, and secondary school counselors concerning the benefits  of a UConn education, the variety of educational opportunities available, the nature of the undergraduate student experience, and the academic standards and criteria for admission to the University.

 

In addition, Admissions Representatives will read, review, and evaluate undergraduate applications for admission     to the University of Connecticut for all campuses. They will gain an understanding of UConn’s holistic review process, which takes into consideration an applicant's academic rigor, performance, involvement, personal qualities, and other factors.

 

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; willingness to travel and work flexible and irregular hours; ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.; must possess excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to operate with minimal supervision.

 

Preference will be given to the most recent University of Connecticut graduates who have taken an active role in research and/or campus activities and have demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence.

 

Appointment Terms: This is a special payroll (temporary) full-time position running from late-July through early-February.  These positions  may  be  extended  further   to   continue   assisting   with   application   review   and additional recruitment programs as needed. Determination of an extension is not  guaranteed  and  will  be based upon a review of performance and available funding. The University covers all travel expenses related to official UConn recruitment only. This appointment may afford you the opportunity to purchase optional State employee health insurance at group rates.

 

To Apply: please submit a cover letter, resume and the list of three professional references with contact information via PageUp at: Search 493625 - Admissions Representative. Please note that this application does not guarantee appointment. Applicants missing any of the requested documentation will not be considered further in the application process. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Successful candidates will be contacted in early-April to schedule an interview.

 

Employment at the University of Connecticut is contingent upon the successful candidate’s compliance with the University’s Mandatory Workforce COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. This Policy states that all workforce members are required to have or obtain a Covid-19 vaccination as a term and condition of employment at UConn, unless an exemption or deferral has been approved.

 

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

 

All   employees   are    subject    to    adherence    to    the    State    Code    of    Ethics    which    may    be    found    at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

 

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

For more information, contact: Bryan Feener at bryan.feener@uconn.edu