Admissions Counselor I

Department: Belknap Campus • Full time • Regular

About the role

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions seeks a student-centered professional to conduct outreach to community colleges and represent the University at various recruitment events. This position will review and adjudicate transfer and adult applicants for admission. As a counselor with the Transfer Services team, the successful candidate will assist in developing the office's overall strategy for recruiting and supporting transfer students. The role advises, counsels, and connects prospective students—both in person and virtually—with campus resources including Financial Aid, Housing, and Advising. It also entails coordinating and presenting the Transfer Campus Visit Program and administering multiple transfer scholarship programs. Modest in-state travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Advise, counsel, and inform prospective students, parents, and others seeking information about the University.
• Assist with review and admission decisions for transfer, readmitted, petition, and continuing studies students.
• Manage electronic recruitment and publication tools.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment efforts targeting prospective transfer students in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.
• Coordinate and participate in off-campus and on-campus programs introducing prospective students to the University.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community college staff through regular visits, communications, and arranging campus visits.
• Administer transfer and adult scholarship programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).