The School of Data Science (SDS) seeks an Admission Counselor to join the SDS Admissions Team in Charlottesville, VA. We are a dynamic, growing school that currently offers in-person and online master’s degrees in data science, a PhD program, a thriving undergraduate minor, and a potential undergraduate major. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds, majors and institutions, and varying levels of work experience. As a member of the SDS Admissions Team, you will get the opportunity to see a new school being built from the ground up.

The Admissions Counselor will lead the recruitment of prospective students throughout the admission cycle. They will serve as the first point of contact for prospective students, conduct information sessions, and represent SDS at both on-Grounds and off-Grounds recruitment events. Join a high energy, collegial environment with room for professional development and growth. This position reports to the Associate Director of Admission.

What you will do:

• Help design and participate in recruitment programming for all programs, with a focus on supporting the new Bachelor of Science in Data Science recruitment and yield efforts.

• Connect with prospective students for the MSDS programs, with a focus on nurturing interest in the MSDS Online program.

• Serve on the Admissions Committee for all SDS programs, which includes the review and holistic evaluation of applications for admission.

• Provide virtual and in-person information sessions, travel to college fairs, and promote SDS programs.

• Advise prospective students about admission requirements and the application process.

• Create and execute events focused on recruiting a diverse community of students.

• Conduct outreach on Grounds, including strategizing, coordinating, and executing recruitment for the minor and master’s programs with undergraduate constituents.

• Create and maintain an extensive calendar of events and recruitment activities for multiple degree programs.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and at least 3 years of experience in a student services or related field OR 8 years of related experience. Experienced gained while a student may be considered.

• Excellent written, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

• Collaborative working style with a high level of autonomy.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet time sensitive deadlines.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, external-facing environment.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, and knowledge of the various dimensions of diversity, such as gender, sexuality, race, ethnicity, and experience.

• High proficiency with Office 365.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Higher Education or related field

• Experience with Slate Technolutions or similar CRM

This position is based on grounds in Charlottesville, VA, this role is eligible for the flex work policy of 3 days in person and 2 days remote per week.

Anticipated hiring range: $50,000 – $55,000

TO APPLY:

Please visit UVA job board: https://uva.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UVAJobs and search for R0047665

Complete an application online and attach:

• Cover letter to include your interest, knowledge, skills, abilities or experience related to the position

• Resume or CV

INTERNAL APPLICATION PROCESS : Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for R0047665

Review of applicants will begin May 8, 2023 and the position will remain open until filled

***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***

For questions about the application process, please contact Rhiannon O’Coin, Senior Academic Recruiter, rmo2r@virginia.edu or Hiring Manager, Click or tap here to enter text.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at the time of the offer per University Policy.

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The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.