Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor

Eastern Kentucky University

Admissions Counselor

Fulltime Staff

External - minimum 7 days

30R003
-Student Success,Outreach&Opportunity

5R0000 - Student Success, Engage &Oppor

Richmond Campus

University Driver

Exempt

Full Time (37.5 hrs per week ormore)

Some nights and weekends on campus, as well as in-state and out-of-state travel,will be required. Overnight recruitment trips may also beincluded.

Exempt - G20

KTRS

Melanie Steier

This Admissions Counselor position is responsible for recruiting qualified undergraduate in-of-state and out-state students to the University by developing and implementing data-driven strategies,conducting market analysis, and using predictive modeling to guideoutreach. This role serves as a primary liaison to school counselors and community organizations while building strong relationships with prospective students and their families throughout the college search process. The counselor manages an assigned territory through a Client Relationship Management (CRM) system, ensuring consistent follow-up with inquiries, applicants,and admitted students.

Communication takes place across multiple platforms, including phone, email, written correspondence, social media, and presentations. The position also involves traveling tocollege fairs at the state, regional, and national levels, visitinghigh schools in designated markets, and participating in University-hosted recruitment events.

Education:

Bachelor's degree is required. Master'spreferred.

Experience:

One year of related work experience is required.

Previous experience as an Admissions Counselor is preferred.

Licensure &

Certifications:

Valid state driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 50% - Identify and recruit undergraduate students to the University.
  
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• 30% - Counsel prospective students, families and othersregarding admissions and enrollment processes.
  
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• 15% - Develop, coordinate and execute recruitment strategies and provide support for key recruitment initiatives in designatedregions.
  
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• 5% - Work in cooperation and collaboration with other university departments and complete all other duties as assigned.
  
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This position is not eligible forvisa sponsorship.

Institutional

Yes

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis ofage (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity,disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational programor activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which itconducts or any employment policy or practice.

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.