Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor - Augusta Campus

About the Role

The Admissions Counselor supports the overall UMA Enrollment Plan by assisting prospective students from the inquiry stage through the application process. The ideal candidate will have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, computer literacy, the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, the ability to travel on behalf of the University, a knowledge of customer relationship management systems, and familiarity with the University of Maine System structure, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One or more years of experience in recruitment and/or admissions
• One or more years of experience with event/project planning

Pay

The normal hiring salary range for this position is in the mid-40s and is commensurate with training, education, and experience. The salary will also take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits for employee and dependents
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Retirement plan options
• Wellness programs (UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award)

About the University

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Programs are delivered on campus, online, and using a network of University centers and sites across the state and internationally. Classes can be taught through the following modalities: in-person, online, distance synchronous, hyflex, and hybrid/blended.

Applicants must be authorized to work in and reside in the United States. The University is not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship now or in the future.