Admissions Counselor - Two Positions

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

1d • $44,000 - $46,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Major responsibilities of this position include the recruitment of first-year and transfer students, working closely with students, families, guidance counselors and transfer counselors to enable the University to meet its undergraduate admission goals. Recruiting includes communicating with prospective students and their families about the academic programs at the University of Maine and following up through written, phone and electronic contact to promote UMaine and work towards yielding students from a designated territory to enroll in and attend the University of Maine and/or its regional campus the University of Maine at Machias.

Requirements

• Has the education associated with a bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Must be self-motivated and committed to the goals and values of the University of Maine to both elevate and expand its market strength and awareness.
• Candidates must possess strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills.
• Knowledgeable with electronic communication methods.
• Must work simultaneously with multiple projects, deadlines, and departments.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and recruit students of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver's license.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 35 pounds.
• Successful candidate will be approachable, open, honest, and a relationship builder.

Nice To Haves

• Basic computer proficiency, knowledge of Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft.
• At least one year of admission, admissions-related, marketing, sales, and/or education experience.
• Ideal candidates have work or educational experience where creativity and generating new ideas was expected.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment of first-year and transfer students.
• Working closely with students, families, guidance counselors and transfer counselors to enable the University to meet its undergraduate admission goals.
• Communicating with prospective students and their families about the academic programs at the University of Maine.
• Following up through written, phone and electronic contact to promote UMaine.
• Working towards yielding students from a designated territory to enroll in and attend the University of Maine and/or its regional campus the University of Maine at Machias.

Benefits

• Tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• Retirement plan options

What This Job Offers

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