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Posting Number S06850P
Position Title Admissions Counselor II
Department Recruiting
Location Arlington
Position Status Full-time
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5pm Some flexibility available.
Minimal evening, weekend events required.
* May require frequent travel for recruiting purposes.
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay Basis Bi-weekly
Job Summary
The Admissions Counselor II provides advanced professional knowledge, advice and counseling regarding student admission. Execute duties daily to assist the department in reaching university enrollment goals and contribute to student success. Responsible for the recruitment of new students, including performing activities that will generate prospects, applicants, and new student enrollment. Build professional connections with school counselors and educational partners that promote UTA and a college bound message. Serve as a professional liaison for students and families as they navigate the admission process. Foster a positive working environment that honors the UTA Principles of Community, leads to healthy levels of productivity and contributes to UTA being increasingly known as a great place to work.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $44,000 – $46,500. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages a geographical territory for the purpose of recruiting new freshman, transfer, graduate, or international students for enrollment at UTA.
- Builds relationships with the school counselors, students and families within that region and serves as a direct liaison between the students and the campus.
- Travels to high schools, colleges, and other learning institutions to publicize and promote admission requirements and procedures of UTA.
- Travel will consist of overnight stays and the necessity to plan and book personal travel accommodation within the parameters of state approved guidelines.
- Provides information to prospective students and parents on specific educational opportunities of the University, both on and off the campus.
- Counsel students and parents on admission, financial aid processes and enrollment steps.
- Answers questions of a complex nature regarding the University’s admissions policies, degree offerings, and campus opportunities.
- Replies to phone calls, correspondence and e-mail from prospective students, their family members and/or other educational partners.
- Prepares professional, thorough correspondence in response to inquiries submitted to the office or the staff member.
- Reviews student applications for admission and counsels applicants regarding their eligibility status.
- Develops and nurtures relationships with community partners, strengthening connection and providing outstanding service to each.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of all recruitment functions, events, and activities.
- Assists with events, both on and off campus, as well as virtual events.
- Provides written updates of admission funnel progress pertaining to assigned territory and tracks progress to stated goals.
- Keeps university enrollment goals as the focus of all recruitment activities and maintains current metrics to measure success and progress toward stated goals.
- Works well both independently and within a team environment.
- Provides support to co-workers as needed to assist the entire university in reaching enrollment goals.
- Assists other areas/departments on campus with recruitment efforts and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience with standard office equipment.
- Experience and knowledge with extremely accurate admission and transfer evaluations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience counseling students in academic and scholastic matters, with a broad knowledge of institutional admission requirements or the equivalent experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Detail Oriented.
- Ability to multitask in a busy office environment with multiple interruptions, including high volume phone calls and monitoring multiple email accounts.
Other Requirements
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Benefits Eligible Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 2
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted 3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information:
1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and
2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
-
- How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
- None/less than 1 year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
-
- How many years of experience do you have with counseling students in an academic and scholastic matter, with a broad knowledge of institutional admission requirements?
- None/less than 1 year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
-
- Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.
- Aspiring Leaders Program
- MavsSupervisor Success Program
- MavsManager Foundations Program
- Leading People Credential (completion grants supervisory experience credit for internal entry-level supervisory roles)
- None of the above
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
Position Information
Posting Number S06850P
Position Title Admissions Counselor II
Department Recruiting
Location Arlington
Position Status Full-time
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am – 5pm Some flexibility available.
Minimal evening, weekend events required.
* May require frequent travel for recruiting purposes.
Salary Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.
Pay Basis Bi-weekly
Job Summary
The Admissions Counselor II provides advanced professional knowledge, advice and counseling regarding student admission. Execute duties daily to assist the department in reaching university enrollment goals and contribute to student success. Responsible for the recruitment of new students, including performing activities that will generate prospects, applicants, and new student enrollment. Build professional connections with school counselors and educational partners that promote UTA and a college bound message. Serve as a professional liaison for students and families as they navigate the admission process. Foster a positive working environment that honors the UTA Principles of Community, leads to healthy levels of productivity and contributes to UTA being increasingly known as a great place to work.
The annual salary for this position ranges from $44,000 – $46,500. The final offer will be based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages a geographical territory for the purpose of recruiting new freshman, transfer, graduate, or international students for enrollment at UTA.
- Builds relationships with the school counselors, students and families within that region and serves as a direct liaison between the students and the campus.
- Travels to high schools, colleges, and other learning institutions to publicize and promote admission requirements and procedures of UTA.
- Travel will consist of overnight stays and the necessity to plan and book personal travel accommodation within the parameters of state approved guidelines.
- Provides information to prospective students and parents on specific educational opportunities of the University, both on and off the campus.
- Counsel students and parents on admission, financial aid processes and enrollment steps.
- Answers questions of a complex nature regarding the University’s admissions policies, degree offerings, and campus opportunities.
- Replies to phone calls, correspondence and e-mail from prospective students, their family members and/or other educational partners.
- Prepares professional, thorough correspondence in response to inquiries submitted to the office or the staff member.
- Reviews student applications for admission and counsels applicants regarding their eligibility status.
- Develops and nurtures relationships with community partners, strengthening connection and providing outstanding service to each.
- Assists in the planning and implementation of all recruitment functions, events, and activities.
- Assists with events, both on and off campus, as well as virtual events.
- Provides written updates of admission funnel progress pertaining to assigned territory and tracks progress to stated goals.
- Keeps university enrollment goals as the focus of all recruitment activities and maintains current metrics to measure success and progress toward stated goals.
- Works well both independently and within a team environment.
- Provides support to co-workers as needed to assist the entire university in reaching enrollment goals.
- Assists other areas/departments on campus with recruitment efforts and performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience with standard office equipment.
- Experience and knowledge with extremely accurate admission and transfer evaluations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience counseling students in academic and scholastic matters, with a broad knowledge of institutional admission requirements or the equivalent experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Software.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Detail Oriented.
- Ability to multitask in a busy office environment with multiple interruptions, including high volume phone calls and monitoring multiple email accounts.
Other Requirements
Workplace and Eligibility Conditions
Benefits Eligible Yes
Benefits at UTA
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.
To help you understand the full value of these benefits, we have created a tool that calculates the total worth of your compensation package. This tool takes into account all of the benefits that you are eligible for, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. To access this tool and learn more about the total value of your benefits, please click on the following link:
CBC Requirement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.
This position may have access to critical infrastructure as defined by Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code. If so, to be hired for and continue to be employed in this position you must maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure as set forth in Texas Executive Order GA-48. By assuming this position, and if you have access to critical infrastructure, you authorize the University to conduct routine background checks.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy.
University Information
The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. As a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution, UTA is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. With an enrollment of more than 42,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 “Very High Research Activity” institution and nationally recognized for its commitment to student success and service. It ranks No. 5 in Military Times’ “Best for Vets: Colleges” and is the top university in North Texas for its graduates’ salaries (The Wall Street Journal). UTA is designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution and is No. 6 for undergraduate ethnic diversity in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). With a global alumni network of approximately 280,000 – including leaders at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas – UTA contributes an estimated $29 billion annually to the Texas economy.
UTA is expanding its regional footprint by building a regional campus, called UTA West, in Parker County on the far west side of Fort Worth. It is scheduled to open in fall 2028. This initiative aligns with the university’s strategic growth and commitment to serving the broader community. Furthermore, UTA has launched the RISE 100 initiative, aiming to recruit 100 new tenure-system faculty to strengthen its research enterprise and leadership in key academic areas.
This is an exciting time to join UTA and contribute to its bold vision for the future.
ADA Accommodations
The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu.
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 2
Open Until Filled
Minimum Number of References Required 3
Maximum Number of References Accepted 3
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must include in their online resume the following information:
1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and
2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.
Requirement Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
-
- What is the highest level of education attained?
- GED
- High School Diploma
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD or equivalent
-
- How many years of experience do you have working in higher education?
- None/less than 1 year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
-
- How many years of experience do you have with counseling students in an academic and scholastic matter, with a broad knowledge of institutional admission requirements?
- None/less than 1 year
- 2 to 3 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 6 years or more
-
- Please indicate whether you have completed any UTA Leadership Development programs.
- Aspiring Leaders Program
- MavsSupervisor Success Program
- MavsManager Foundations Program
- Leading People Credential (completion grants supervisory experience credit for internal entry-level supervisory roles)
- None of the above
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Resume or CV
- Cover/Interest Letter
Optional Documents
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as an Admissions Counselor
Document your degree equivalency early
PERM requires your foreign degree to meet the role's educational requirements. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-accredited service before applying, so employers can confirm your qualifications satisfy the DOL's prevailing-wage and job-description standards.
Target institutions with active PERM history
Public universities and large community college systems file PERM petitions far more frequently than small private colleges. Search OFLC disclosure data to identify which institutions have sponsored Admissions Counselor roles in the past three years.
Search sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Admissions Counselor openings by employers with green card filing history, so you spend time on applications where sponsorship is already part of the hiring process, not an afterthought.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline upfront
PERM requires employers to run a 30-to-60-day supervised recruitment period before filing. Raise sponsorship in second-round interviews, not the first, and confirm whether the institution's HR team has handled PERM cases before.
Verify your role qualifies under EB-2 or EB-3
Admissions Counselor positions typically require a bachelor's degree, placing most candidates in EB-3. Roles with supervisory or policy responsibilities and a master's degree requirement may support EB-2. Check the O*NET occupation profile and the job posting's stated requirements together.
Confirm the employer's I-140 filing capability
After PERM certification, the employer files I-140 with USCIS to establish your priority date. Ask HR whether they use in-house immigration counsel or an outside law firm, since institutions without established legal support sometimes stall at this stage.
Green Card Admissions Counselor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Admissions Counselor role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Admissions Counselor positions qualify under EB-3, which covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or its foreign equivalent. If the role requires a master's degree and involves specialized counseling or policy functions, EB-2 may apply. The job posting's stated minimum requirements, not the title alone, determine the category USCIS will accept.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa sponsorship is temporary, capped at 85,000 annually, and subject to a lottery. EB-3 green card sponsorship has no annual cap on petitions and results in permanent residency. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification and I-140 adjudication typically take one to two years before you can file for adjustment of status, compared to a faster H-1B approval.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor an Admissions Counselor for a green card?
Public research universities, large state college systems, and multi-campus community colleges are the most active PERM filers for student-services roles. These institutions have established HR and legal infrastructure for immigration cases. Smaller private colleges can sponsor but often lack the process experience, which increases the risk of delays or errors during the PERM recruitment period.
How can I find Admissions Counselor jobs where the employer already sponsors green cards?
Migrate Mate filters job listings by employers with documented green card filing history, so you can target institutions that have already run PERM cases for comparable roles. This approach avoids starting conversations with employers who have never sponsored and may not understand the process, which is one of the most common sources of delay for foreign professionals in student-services careers.
What does the PERM process look like for an Admissions Counselor position?
The employer posts the position through a DOL-supervised recruitment process, typically lasting 30 to 60 days, to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available. DOL then reviews and certifies the labor condition. After certification, the employer files I-140 with USCIS to establish your priority date. You can file for adjustment of status once a visa number is available for your country of birth.