Admissions Counselor II

Title: Admissions Counselor II

Salary Range: $37,944.00 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 Ky. Technical College

Department: Enrollment Management

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, 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 have two main responsibilities: to teach Introduction to College class in area high schools and to support the admissions and recruitment processes of mainly non-traditional students to ensure efficient enrollment, with a focus on both customer service and administrative responsibilities. This role will relay the admissions requirements, programs offered, and the enrollment process via in-person, phone, email, or virtual platforms.

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.
• Attend community events held by community partners.
• 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
 

Additional Skills Requested:

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 information sessions.
Active listening skills to understand student needs and concerns.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

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