Enrollment Advocate for Adult Degree Seekers

The
University of Maine at Fort Kent is seeking to hire an
Adult Learner Recruitment Counselor. The Adult Learner Recruitment Counselor (ALRC) facilitates enrollment for the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) adult degree completion program. Responsible for admissions, recruitment, and enrollment advising, and providing marketing with demographic data to aid strategic planning processes, the ALRC is the primary contact for prospective adult learner students, guiding them from inquiry to enrollment. This role provides direct support to adult learners inquiring about UMFK.

This is an on-campus position that may require occasional evenings and weekends. This position requires travel.

This is a nine-month, fixed length position with a monthly salary of $3,925 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits (Benefits-UMPSA) include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the implementation of the Adult Learner Program.
• Recruit students by effectively managing geographic territories, scheduling and performing recruitment presentations at schools, college fairs, or other appropriate locations and events, and conducting informational meetings and interviews.
• Guides prospective students according to the likelihood of their eventual enrollment and effectively guides them through the application process from inquiry to enrollment.
• Builds relationships with internal and external contacts focused on adult degree completion.
• Gathers enrollment data for adult learner recruitment and assessment for grant tracking and reporting. Develops data tracking systems for enrollment management tracking around adult learner inquiries, applications, enrollments, and admissions.
• Manages administrative time, including developing and maintaining a travel schedule that supports marketing initiatives, data entry of contacts (inquiries and prospective students) through appropriate electronic databases, conferring with admissions staff, and restocking of travel materials. Runs regular and ad hoc reports under the guidance of the Director of Admissions.
• Coordinates with relevant academic departments.
• Guides potential students in program selection based on their goals.
• Supports the New Mainer population, particularly related to documentation of English Language Learners (ELL) and other Adult Learners' educational documents.
• Plans and executes recruitment events for adult learners, both virtual and in-person.
• Engages with prospective and online program students to ensure support and success.
• Attends team meetings, and appropriate campus and system-level meetings.
• Ensures regular communication with prospective students through appropriate faculty members and administrators.
• Contributes to process and procedure improvements.
• Maintains appropriate Admissions-related memberships.
• Some travel may be required, including some nights and weekends. Overnight travel will require being away from home for periods of time.
• Works and drives for extended periods and has the ability to load, unload, transport, and assemble display materials. A valid, unrestricted state driver's license and ability to travel are required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications (required and preferred)

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in education, communications, marketing, business administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of related experience, with at least one year in enrollment management, student recruitment, or higher education.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to diversity and equity.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Detail-oriented, driven, self-motivated, and organized.
• Ability to travel.

Preferred:

• Degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with CRM, preferably Salesforce, Maine Street/Peoplesoft.
• Experience developing strategic recruitment plans using data-driven metrics.
• Experience leading online admissions growth.
• Experience in Admissions or Academic Advisor for online students.
• Experience with data collection and organization.
• Understanding of the unique needs of adult learners, online students, and immigrant students.
• Experience working with diverse students and communities.

About the University

Located on the northernmost border of Maine, the University of Maine at Fort Kent is a career-focused campus offering…