Title: Admissions Counselor
Position Type: Fulltime Staff
Search Type: External - minimum 7 days
Department: 30R003 - StudentSuccess,Outreach&Opportunity
Division: 5R0000 - Student Success,Opportunity&Engage
Position Location: Richmond Campus
Driver Classification: Driver
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Additional Schedule Details:
Posted Salary Grade:
Retirement: KTRS
Contact Person: Haley Kauffman
About the College/Department:
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Admissions Counselor is pivotal in recruiting and engaging prospective students to join Eastern Kentucky University. This position combines technology-driven approaches with traditional relationship-building techniques to ensure a seamless and personalized admissions experience. The counselor will leverage Slate CRM, manage assigned territories, foster relationships with prospective students, families, and target schools, and be a passionate university representative.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree is required. Master's preferred.
Experience: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Licensure & Certifications: Valid state driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in admissions, student recruitment, or a related field preferred.
Proficiency in leveraging CRM systems, particularly Slate CRM, is a significant advantage.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to connect with diverse audiences effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport and establish trust.
Demonstrated ability to manage time efficiently and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to travel and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required for recruitment events.
Senior status (Grade 45) will be granted either with a master’s degree upon hire date, completion of master’s degree post-hire date, or after completing two years of meeting performance goals.
Job Duties:
Sponsorship: {GenericListType_sponsorship}
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions:
AA/EEO Statement
Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.
Background Check Statement
Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.
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