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University of Kentucky

Admissions Counselor

🇺🇸 Lexington, KY

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $44K - $70K

💻 Enrollment

🗓️ September 20th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Kentucky is hiring an Admissions Counselor who will develop, coordinate, and implement recruitment efforts and admissions initiatives to support undergraduate enrollment goals. The role involves recruiting academically talented students, representing the university at fairs and conferences, managing a recruitment area, counseling prospective students and families, planning special events, and collaborating with other university departments.

Highlights
  • Develops and coordinates recruitment and admissions-related initiatives to meet undergraduate enrollment goals.
  • Recruits academically talented students for the University of Kentucky.
  • Represents the university at college fairs and professional conferences, requiring travel and weekend commitments.
  • Manages a recruitment service area and provides counseling on the college admission process.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs special events both on and off campus.
  • Interacts and collaborates with other university departments to support student success.
  • Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
  • Salary range is $43,805 to $70,075 per year.
  • Typical work schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with additional evenings and weekends as needed.

Admissions Counselor Full Description

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Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title Admissions Counselor
Requisition Number RE51721
Working Title Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment
Department Name 1B510:Undergraduate Admissions
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 44
Salary Range $43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs. Sitting/standing for extended periods of time. Effective communication.
Shift
Typically Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Additional evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Summary
This person develops, coordinates, implements, and participates in
recruitment efforts and admissions-related initiatives that serve to
advance the undergraduate enrollment goals. Recruits for the
University of Kentucky academically talented students. Represents
the University at college fair programs and professional conferences
which will include extended hours of travel and weekend
obligations. Responsible for managing a recruitment service area.
Correspond with and counsel prospective students and their
families on the college admission process. Plans, organizes, and
directs special events (on and off campus), conducts other office
responsibilities as needed. Interacts with other university
departments.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to
graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning
and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will
be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices,
and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus
and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to
support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
SAP, Microsoft Word, Excel.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 09/28/2025
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * This role requires a high level of self-motivation, excellent time management, strong organizational skills, effective communication skills, confident public speaking, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Can you share a professional experience that demonstrates how you've successfully embodied one of these qualities?

    (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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