Admissions Counselor

Overview

Are you passionate about helping students access higher education? The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is seeking an enthusiastic and student-centered Admissions Counselor to join our team. In this role, you’ll serve as a key ambassador for UAS, guiding prospective students through every step of the admissions process.

The Admissions Counselor plays a vital role in our department by guiding prospective students through the admissions process with professionalism, empathy, and strategic insight.

• Strong Communication:
  Clear, persuasive, and empathetic communication—both written and verbal.
• Relationship Building:
  Cultivating trust with students, families, and school counselors.
• Organizational Savvy:
  Managing application pipelines, deadlines, travel schedules, and data.
• Data-Informed Decision Making:
  Understanding enrollment trends, demographics, and yield rates.
• Cultural Competence:
  Sensitive to diverse backgrounds and experiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and clean driving record.

• Two years working at a higher education institute in either admission, recruitment, or enrollment area.

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered. This is a full-time, exempt staff position with competitive salary and full employee benefits package. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Mae Delcastillo, Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, Director of Operations, a or .

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.