Admissions Counselor II

Kentucky Community and Technical College System • Lexington, KY

9d • $3,162 - $3,793 • Onsite

About The Position

The Admissions Counselor II recruits prospective students within a designated territory and coordinates outreach programs to increase student yield for Bluegrass Community and Technical College. The role develops and implements recruitment events, conducts campus tours, and maintains communication with prospective students, their families, and other stakeholders. The position is based on-site at the Newtown Pike Campus, with occasional travel within the assigned territory and across BCTC campuses. Some evening and weekend work is required for recruitment events and activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage and advise prospective students and their families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Occasional travel within the designated territory and across BCTC campuses.
• Some evening and weekend work for recruitment events and activities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree and 4 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 an assigned territory.
• Represent BCTC at civic groups, community organizations, and business and industry events.
• Collaborate on recruitment strategies, particularly those related to yield programs and events.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate recruitment activities at Lexington and regional campuses as assigned; assess effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Advise prospective students and their families on admission requirements, transfer guidelines, scholarships, articulation agreements, and academic opportunities, primarily 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.
• Conduct individual and group tours at the Leestown and Newtown campuses and participate in the recruitment team.
• Co-develop and implement Open Houses, Preview Days, and other recruitment events; collaborate with faculty and staff to improve 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 an understanding of Senate Rules related to admissions and interpret them accurately when communicating with students.
• Liaise among Student Development, Enrollment Management, and faculty to identify and present recruitment opportunities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports on prospective students and recruitment activities using the CRM and Enrollment Management Module.
• Maintain membership in relevant professional organizations and attend state meetings, conferences, and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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