Admissions Counselor II

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Lexington, KY

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor II recruits prospective students within an assigned territory and coordinates outreach programs intended to increase student yield for Bluegrass Community and Technical College. The position develops and implements recruitment events, conducts campus tours, and maintains communication with prospective students, their families, and relevant stakeholders.

The counselor provides individualized guidance on admissions requirements, transfer guidelines, scholarships, articulation agreements, and other academic opportunities. The role uses CRM and Enrollment Management systems to document prospective-student interactions, communicate with prospects, generate reports, and support recruitment planning and evaluation. The counselor collaborates with faculty, staff, community partners, Student Development, and Enrollment Management, and represents the College at community events and professional activities. Occasional travel within the assigned territory and across BCTC campuses is required, as is some evening and weekend work for recruitment activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of experience, or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and advise prospective students, parents, and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Occasional travel within the assigned territory and across BCTC campuses.
• Some evening and weekend work for recruitment events and activities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and four years of experience in admissions, recruitment, or a related field.
• Experience with CRM systems and data analysis to track prospective-student engagement and recruitment outcomes.
• Knowledge of Kentucky higher education policies and admission guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Recruit prospective students according to the KYACAC schedule, with a focus on under-resourced populations in the assigned territory.
• Represent BCTC at civic groups, community organizations, and business and industry events to promote the College and attract prospective students.
• Collaborate on recruitment strategies, especially yield programs and events; plan, execute, and evaluate recruitment activities at Lexington and regional campuses as assigned.
• Assess recruitment program effectiveness and identify improvements to meet recruitment goals and objectives.
• Advise prospective students and their families on admissions requirements, transfer guidelines, scholarships, articulation agreements, and other academic opportunities through in-person meetings, phone calls, and email.
• Use CRM systems to enter prospect information, generate reports and queries, communicate with prospective students, track interactions, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Facilitate individual and group tours at the Leestown and Newtown campuses and participate in the recruitment team.
• Co-develop and implement recruitment programs and events, including Open Houses and Preview Days, and collaborate with faculty and staff to improve recruitment programming and campus visits.
• Work with faculty across technical programs to support recruitment and campus experiences; serve on committees as assigned by the President or AVP for PMA.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Senate Rules related to admissions and interpret them accurately when interacting with students.
• Liaise among Student Development, Enrollment Management, and faculty to identify and present recruitment opportunities.
• Develop and maintain accurate reports on prospective students and recruitment activities using CRM and the Enrollment Management Module.
• Maintain membership in relevant professional organizations and attend state meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage for employees and their families.
• Tuition reimbursement or waiver for the employee, spouse, and dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match when the employee contributes 5%.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Work-life balance.
• 9.5 paid holidays.
• Two weeks of institutional closing pay during the last two weeks of December for qualifying positions.
• Employee Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level