All Virginia Recruitment Counselor

The University of Virginia seeks a dynamic and student-centered Recruitment Counselor to support outreach and engagement with our All Virginia (AVA) partner schools. This role is dedicated to building relationships with students and counselors, supporting the college application process, and enhancing the UVA visit experience for prospective students.

The Enrollment division at UVA includes the Office of Undergraduate Admission, the Office of the University Registrar, Student Financial Services, and Commonwealth Partnerships. All Virginia is a program initiative of Commonwealth Partnerships. The AVA Recruitment Counselor will join engaged, innovative colleagues working collaboratively to compete for talented students from all walks of life and to care for students from their first interaction with the University through Final Exercises and beyond.

Responsibilities :

High School Outreach & Student Engagement

• Conduct fall visits to every AVA partner school to meet with prospective students.
• Send personalized follow-ups to students post-visit.
• Schedule spring admitted student celebrations at AVA partner schools
• Coordinate attendance at admitted student celebrations with AVA staff
• Represent UVA at junior nights, college fairs, and other school-based and regional events.

Counselor Engagement & Relationship Building

• Proactively reach out to AVA school counselors before key admission and financial aid deadlines.
• Host virtual office hours to provide information and answer questions.
• Schedule regular in-person visits with AVA counselors to strengthen partnerships

Application Support and Evaluation

• Assist students and families in completing admission and financial aid applications during Virginia College Application Week (VCAW) and other school events.
• Review applications from AVA schools as part of the admission process.

Coordination with UVA Partners

• Communicate and collaborate with multiple UVA partners, including academic schools, student affairs, enrollment, and other entities to facilitate meaningful engagement with AVA-served students
• Collaborate with the Commonwealth Partnerships Coordinator to ensure personalized student communication, a positive visit experience, and timely follow-up.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and two years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrate superior organizational and communications skills
• Possess a passion for increasing access to higher education
• Collaborate effectively with a variety of stakeholders
• Previous experience in K-12 or higher education environments.

About the Position

This hybrid position is located in Charlottesville, Virginia and requires in-office presence. This is a full-time, non-exempt level, benefited position with UVa benefits operating during regular business hours. Employee benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off
• Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs available immediately
• Competitive retirement benefits
• Tuition and professional development benefits after six months of employment
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year.

The anticipated salary range is $50,000 - $55,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a restricted position with a one year term. The preferred deadline for applications is May 28, 2025. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

To Apply

Create an account or log in and submit an application in the UVA Job Board, search for R0072291. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Please attach the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process, a total of three is required. For questions about the application process, please contact Michele Jarman , Academic Recruiter.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physicians 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 experience. We are equal opportunity 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, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.