Admissions Counselor Jobs

Job Title

Admissions Counselor

Requisition Number

RE41003

Working Title

Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment

Department Name

1B510:Undergraduate Admissions

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

44

Salary Range

$43,361-69,383/year

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50lbs. Working at a computer for extended periods of time. Repetitive motion tasks. Effectively communicating with individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied student and/or professional levels. Regular job-related travel.

Shift

Days, Evenings, and Weekends.
This position will also operate on a Seasonal Schedule – select weeks during Winter and Summer months.

Job Summary

Recruits for the University of Kentucky diverse and academically talented students. Represents the University at college fair programs and professional conferences which will include extended hours of travel and weekend obligations. Responsible for managing a recruitment service area. Corresponds with and counsels prospective students and their families on the college admission process. Plans, organizes, and directs special events (on and off campus), conducts other office responsibilities as needed. Interacts with other university departments. Works with alumni clubs around nation keeping them up to date about the University of Kentucky.

The University of Kentucky Office of Student Success operates from a student-centered foundation. We seek to build a strong community through the care of and concern for every member of Student Success. We cultivate an equity-minded working and learning environment where people are seen and valued. We strive to revolutionize student success practice through a culture of ingenuity, excellence, agency, and accountability. The twenty-five units and five areas that comprise Student Success are committed to one vision: designing and delivering unparalleled student services. To learn more about the Office for Student Success, visit: https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

08/10/2023

University Community of Inclusion

The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.