Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor

Shape the Future at UMF:
Admissions & Financial Aid Counselor

Are you a dynamic communicator who loves helping students unlock their future? The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is looking for a versatile Admissions and Financial Aid Counselor to serve as a vital bridge between prospective students, their families, and our vibrant campus community!

In this exciting hybrid liaison role, you will split your expertise between Admissions and Financial Aid, guiding future Farmington students through every step of their journey—from their very first college fair to understanding their financial aid awards.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the anticipated annual salary for this position is up to $46,300 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.

• Be the Face of UMF: Represent Farmington as an enthusiastic ambassador on and off campus, delivering high-energy public presentations, info sessions, and panels.
• Hit the Road: Lead 8 to 12 weeks of recruitment travel each year to high schools, college fairs, receptions, and community organizations, along with coverage for 4 to 8 weekend campus events annually.
• Guide & Connect: Evaluate prospective candidates in your assigned territory while building meaningful relationships with prospective inquiries, admitted students, families, faculty, coaches, and staff.
• Demystify Financial Aid: Counsel families and prospective student-athletes on scholarship opportunities, the financial aid process, award packages, and checklist completion.
• Innovate & Collaborate: Partner with UMF's Peer-to-Peer Financial Literacy and Education Program to design engaging financial education initiatives for incoming families.

• Dual Impact: Work directly under the collaborative guidance of both the Director of Admissions and the Associate Director of Financial Aid.
• Modern Toolkit: Leverage leading platforms including Salesforce, Maine Street (People Soft), Perceptive Content, Apsona, Concur, and modern social tools.
• Community Connection: Help students—including those from marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds—achieve their higher education dreams.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Key
  
  Skills:
  
  Outstanding written and verbal communication skills; strong problem-solving and adaptable disposition; ability to manage sensitive, confidential financial details with care.

• Prior experience in Higher Education, Admissions (recruitment, territory management, yield events), or Financial Aid (FAFSA processing, counseling, managing loans/scholarships).

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Friday, September 25, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or…