Admissions Counselor II

Title:

Admissions Counselor II Salary Range:

$37,944 annually

Contract Term Length:

12

Months Standard Hours:

37.5

Work Location:

On-Site FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt College:

West Kentucky Community & Technical College Campus Location:

West Kentucky Community & Technical College Department:

Enrollment Services Total Rewards West Kentucky Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including: 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 Job Summary 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.

Job Duties:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree Driver's License Preferred Qualifications:

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.

Additional Skills Requested:

If you're passionate about helping students achieve their educational goals and want to be part of a team that values student success, we encourage you to apply. Join us in building brighter futures for West Kentucky. Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.