Admissions Counselor II

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Paducah, KY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Do you love meeting new people? Come join our team as a Full-time Admissions Counselor II! One responsibility of being an adult student recruiter is to meet adult learners where they are while maintaining a focus on building and maintaining relationships with community organizations, employers, and other external partners to support enrollment growth and workforce development initiatives. The role will guide primarily non-traditional students through the admissions and enrollment process by providing information on admissions requirements, academic programs, and student support services through in-person, phone, email, and virtual communication. This position will also include teaching Introduction to College (GEN 100) courses in area high schools. Strong customer service, communication, and administrative skills are essential to ensuring a positive and efficient student enrollment experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree
• Driver's License

Nice To Haves

• Great customer service is a must!
• Strong written and verbal communication for presenting information to prospective students and partners (internal and external).
• Public speaking abilities for high school visits, college fairs, and planning and organizational skills are preferred along with active listening skills to understand student needs and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, register, and enroll non-traditional students to include guiding individuals through the application process and next steps.
• Teach GEN100 in the area high schools or its equivalent.
• Support the development of recruitment campaigns, to include scheduling events, coordinating logistics, and managing outreach efforts to prospective students.
• Be instrumental in planning and/or attending college and community events.
• Call and email with applicants daily to help them through the enrollment process.
• Work closely with other members of the recruitment and admissions team to align recruitment strategies with the institution's enrollment goals.
• Aid potential and current students by answering questions regarding programs and the requirements of each.
• Professional development training.
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor

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