Academic Advisor II - Admissions Counselor

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Somerset, KY

8d • $37,944 • Onsite

About The Position

Somerset Community College invites applications for an Academic Advisor II - Admissions Counselor position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with two years of related experience or equivalent.
• Education and relevant work experience may substitute for each other on a year for year basis to meet minimum requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage an assigned recruitment territory, including visiting high schools, attending community events and programming, and building relationships with various stakeholders;
• Guide students through admissions process by providing personalized support via phone, email, text, and in-person meetings;
• Provide prospective students with info (programs, financial aid, student resources, etc.)
• Support students with FAFSA completion and understanding, and scholarship applications and opportunities;
• Assist with ordering transcripts (HS, College, GED, AP) and completing the admissions process;
• Assist with setting up User Accounts prior to enrollment;
• Support student enrollment by scheduling appointments for Advising;
• Maintain accurate student records and track recruitment activities using CRM tools and resources;
• Conduct individual and group campus tours by delivering personalized and engaging presentations to diverse audiences explaining the value, fit, and opportunity of the institution;
• Recruit students at on and off campus events;
• Attend college fairs;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees