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

Join Our Team: Full-time Admissions Counselor II:

West Kentucky Community & Technical College is seeking a dedicated Admissions Counselor II to help students navigate their educational journey. Located in Paducah, KY, you'll be part of the Kentucky Community & Technical College System, serving our community with passion and purpose.

About the Opportunity:

As an Admissions Counselor II, you'll guide prospective students through the enrollment process, helping them discover programs that align with their career goals. You'll work with traditional and non-traditional students, providing personalized support and removing barriers to higher education access.

Job Duties:

• Conduct individual and group advising sessions with prospective students
• Coordinate recruitment activities at high schools and community events
• Process applications and maintain accurate student records
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to support student success
• Provide information about financial aid options and scholarship opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree required
• Experience in student services, admissions, or related field preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with student information systems and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends
• Driver's license  

Preferred Qualifications:

Additional training or certification in:

• Recruitment strategies
• Customer service
• Student success/retention approaches
• Data analytics or CRM usage

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.

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