What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admission Counselor/ Assistant Director of Admission position at University of the South?
Salary : Depends on Qualifications
Location : Sewanee, TN
Job Type : Staff Full-Time
Job Number : 202100424
Division : Admission and Financial Aid
Opening Date : 02 / 19 / 2025
Position Overview
Primary Function :
Serve as a recruiter for the University and work closely with interested students planning to apply to the school through travel, interviews, application review, and correspondence.
Responsible for the development and implementation of admission recruitment activities in the assigned recruitment area, including high school visits, college nights / days college fairs, off-campus interviews, receptions, counselor functions, etc.
This position receives general supervision. Broad instructions are provided and the staff member uses judgment and experience to carry out assignments. Completed assignments and finished products are reviewed by the supervisor after completion.
Position Appointment Details :
- Career Band : 2B / 2C (Depending on education and years of experience)
- Full-Time
- Salary position
Position Description
Typical Duties & Responsibilities :
Machines & Equipment Used :
Judgment Required :
Judgment and discretion as to the use of established policies are required to perform the essential duties of this position.
Budgetary Responsibility :
Monitors expenditures against budget and prepares budget data for review / approval by supervisor / department head.
Personal Interaction / Communication :
Attributes of a Successful Candidate
Education :
Bachelor's degree (preferably from a liberal arts college).
Experience :
Job-Related Skills :
Supplemental Information
Confidential Information :
Working Environment :
Normal office environment.
Physical Requirements :
Any additional requirements specific to this position :
The University of the South, commonly known as Sewanee, comprises a nationally ranked residential College of Arts and Sciences and a School of Theology. The University is strongly committed to the values of intellectual inquiry, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and living and serving in community. Situated on 13,000 acres atop Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, Sewanee is known for its stunning natural beauty while providing easy access to Chattanooga, Nashville, and Huntsville. The University is affiliated with the Episcopal Church and seeks to help employees of all backgrounds and identities flourish.
If you have questions about a position, the University application process, or if you are a person with a disability and would like to request an accommodation in the application and interview process please contact Human Resources at 931.598.1381 or email us at hr@sewanee.edu.
DEI Institutional Statement :
At the University of the South, our commitment to inclusion and belonging is grounded in our core values of community, courage, flourishing, and inquiry. We seek to build a community enriched by our diversity and centered on equity, justice, mutual respect, and shared responsibility.
Equal Employment Opportunity :
The University of the South is an equal-opportunity educational institution that is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive campus environment.
