Admissions Advisor (Admissions Counselor I)

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Admissions Advisor (Admissions Counselor I)

  • 495951
  • Florence
  • Staff
  • Full-time
  • Closing at: Nov 10 2025 - 23:55 EST
  • Gateway Community & Technical College

Title: Admissions Advisor (Admissions Counselor I)

Salary Range: 41,750.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Location: Discretionary Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Boone

Department: Admissions

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

  • Exceptional health care, vision, 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

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with community organizations, employers, and adult education providers to increase enrollment of adult learners at the college. Supports the implementation of recruitment strategies designed to engage adult and nontraditional students, organizes outreach events, collaborates with staff and alumni ambassadors, evaluates admissions applications, and represents the college to prospective adult learners to attract, admit, and enroll a motivated student population.

Job Duties:

  • Establish a Gateway presence within the community by building and maintaining relationships with local employers, workforce development agencies, community organizations, and adult education centers to increase enrollment of adult learners on campus and online.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment and information sessions tailored for adult learners, parents, and community partners to raise awareness about Gateway’s programs, financial aid options, and flexible learning opportunities.
  • Deliver targeted admissions messaging to internal and external audiences, highlighting career pathways, short-term credentials, and transfer opportunities designed for adult and nontraditional students.
  • Coordinate and host adult-focused recruitment events on campus and at community locations, including employer visits, open houses, and re-enrollment initiatives for stop-out students.
  • Collaborate with high school recruiters and college departments to align recruitment strategies, share resources, and strengthen outreach pipelines that support both traditional and adult learner enrollment.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • Knowledge of FAFSA and financial aid options for adult learners.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, able to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
  • Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word). 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working at the community college level.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

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