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The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is seeking an Admissions Counselor for the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This role combines strategic outreach, recruitment, partnership development, and admissions counseling to build and convert prospective student pipelines. The ideal candidate is proactive and externally focused, with the ability to cultivate relationships, generate new opportunities, and engage students through networking, outreach campaigns, events, and one-on-one engagement.

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program has three pathways, Salt Lake City residential, St. George residential, and hybrid, allowing students to earn their degree from anywhere in Utah and across the nation. The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is located within the College of Health and is part of the University of Utah Health Sciences Center.

Responsibilities

Strategic Outreach & Pipeline Development

• Build and manage prospective student pipelines through proactive outreach and relationship cultivation.
• Develop prospect lists and outreach strategies rather than relying solely on inbound inquiries.
• Support long-term enrollment pipeline development through strategic follow-up campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Engage with pre-professional academic advisors and related undergraduate programs locally and nationally to create outreach opportunities that support enrollment growth.
• Develop and lead in-person and virtual information sessions for prospective students.
• Attend graduate fairs, networking functions, and community engagement opportunities to increase program visibility.
• Develop and maintain admissions related website content and promotional materials.

Admissions & Enrollment Management

• Engage with prospective students through phone, Zoom, in-person meetings, email, and events to build relationships and guide candidates through the admissions process.
• Contact prospective students who have started applications to encourage completion and provide ongoing support throughout the admissions cycle.
• Support students seeking admissions exceptions and track completion of required pre-requisites.
• Facilitate the admissions and application process in PTCAS including application screening, application review, and applicant scoring.
• Coordinate with graduate admissions to ensure students are completing University of Utah graduate admissions requirements.
• Assist with the coordination of the department admissions committee including scheduling meetings, creating meeting agenda, taking minutes.
• Partner with Student Success to support onboarding and transition efforts for newly admitted students.
• Compile admissions data and statistical reports.
• Participate in department and university committees.

Duties involve travel to in-state and out-of-state locations and occasional work in the evening. This position will work a hybrid schedule with three days in-office and two days work from home.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

2 years of related experience.

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Experience working with students in the health sciences.
• Experience working with online learners and hybrid education.
• Experience in higher education admissions and recruiting.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
  • Yes
  • No
• • How many years of related work experience do you have?
  • Less than 2 years
  • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
  • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
  • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
  • 8 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

Open Date 06/12/2026

Requisition Number PRN45346B

Job Title Graduate Student Coord II

Working Title Graduate Student Coord II

Career Progression Track E

Track Level

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 02306 - Hybrid DPT Pathway

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $56,000-62,000 DOE

Close Date 07/31/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) 07/17/2026