Counselor, Admissions

Title

Counselor, Admissions

Position Type

Fulltime Staff

Search Type

External - minimum 7 days

Department

30R003 - Student Success, Outreach&Opportunity

Division

5R0000 - Student Success, Opportunity&Engage

Position Location

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification

Driver

FLSA

Exempt

Schedule Type

Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Additional Schedule Details

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

Posted Salary Grade

Exempt - 44

Retirement

KTRS

Contact Person

Ashley Gordon

Job Summary /Basic Functions

This Admissions Counselor position is responsible for recruiting qualified undergraduate out-of-state and in-state students to the University by developing and implementing data-driven strategies, conducting market analysis, and using predictive modeling to guide outreach. 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 to college fairs at the state, regional, and national levels, visiting high schools in designated markets, and participating in University-hosted recruitment events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree is required. Master's degree preferred.
• 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

None listed.

Job Duties

• 50% - Identify and recruit undergraduate students to the University. (Essential)
• 30% - Counsel prospective students, families and others regarding admissions and enrollment processes. (Essential)
• 15% - Develop, coordinate and execute recruitment strategies and provide support for key recruitment initiatives in designated regions. (Essential)
• 5% - Work in cooperation and collaboration with other university departments and complete all other duties as assigned. (Essential)

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (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 program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background

Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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