Admissions Counselor II

University of Louisville

11h • $28 - $42 • Remote

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor II position is a full-time, regular role within the Non-Campus Other department. The preferred candidate will reside in the Nashville, Knoxville, or Chattanooga areas and operate from a home office. This role involves extensive interaction with high schools and prospective students, including participation in college fairs, advising students and families, and reviewing undergraduate applications. The position also requires active participation in outreach programs to broaden the student base interested in the University of Louisville, maintaining membership in relevant admissions organizations, and planning outreach initiatives for prospective students within the assigned region. Essential skills include strong interpersonal and written communication, presentation and public speaking abilities, basic technology proficiency, and the capacity to manage multiple responsibilities independently in a remote setting without direct supervision. Collaboration with alumni, affiliate organizations, academic units, and the development of new relationships with high school counselors and community college staff are critical. The role necessitates travel, including evening and weekend work, and periodic travel to the Belknap campus in Louisville for training, meetings, and yield events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Presentation and public speaking skills
• Basic technology capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks
• Ability to work independently in remote location without daily supervision
• Must be able to travel
• Must be able to work weekend and evening work
• Must be able to travel to Belknap campus in Louisville for training, meetings, and yield events periodically

Nice To Haves

• Word
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Slate or CRM experience
• PeopleSoft
• Experience in admission, enrollment, education, or higher education

Responsibilities

• Visit high schools
• Participate in college fairs
• Advise and counsel prospective students and families
• Review and adjudicate undergraduate applications for admissions
• Participate in outreach programs designed to expand the base of students interested in U of L
• Uphold membership in local and affiliate admission organizations
• Plan outreach programs for prospective students throughout the assigned region
• Work collaboratively with alumni, affiliate organizations, academic units
• Develop new relationships with high school counselors and community college staff

What This Job Offers

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