Admissions Counselor - Outdoor Recreation

University of Maine System•Farmington, ME

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is seeking an energetic, driven, and outdoor-loving professional to join their team as an Admissions Counselor – Outdoor Recreation. This is a unique, grant-funded role where the counselor will combine a love for higher education with a passion for the outdoors. The position involves being the face of UMF for prospective first-year, transfer, and adult students, with a specialized focus on recruiting students interested in combining their college experience with outdoor recreation.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
First-hand experience and a solid working knowledge of one or more areas of outdoor recreation.
A strong desire and ability to travel extensively.
A valid driver's license.
Top-notch communication and public speaking skills.
Strong organization skills.
Ability to navigate modern technologies and CRM platforms.
A deep understanding of the unique challenges facing diverse populations and a commitment to advocating for students with marginalized identities.

Nice To Haves

One (1) to three (3) years of experience in Admissions or a closely related professional field.
Experience working with high school/college-bound students and families.
Knowledge and ability to work with various social media platforms.
Geographic management experience: recruitment, selection and yielding activities, including program and event management experience.

Responsibilities

Manage recruitment territories across Maine, New England, and beyond.
Educate and guide prospective students, parents, and high school counselors through the college selection and admission process.
Design, develop, and implement innovative marketing and recruitment strategies to increase awareness of UMF, especially among diverse and underrepresented student populations.
Work closely with UMF faculty, the OR (Outdoor Recreation) Department, and the OR Grant Manager to align recruitment goals with academic offerings.
Evaluate student applications and make admission decisions.
Help organize, execute, and staff on and off-campus events like Open Houses and Accepted Student Days.