Admissions Counselor

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University of Kentucky is hiring an Admissions Counselor. This role develops, coordinates, and implements recruitment efforts and admissions initiatives to advance undergraduate enrollment goals, manages a recruitment service area, and provides counseling to prospective students and their families. The counselor also plans special events, collaborates with other university departments, and works with alumni clubs nationwide to support university objectives.

Highlights

Develop, coordinate, and implement undergraduate recruitment and admissions initiatives.
Manage a designated recruitment service area and counsel prospective students and families.
Plan, organize, and direct special events both on and off campus.
Collaborate with university departments and alumni clubs across the nation.
Required software knowledge includes SAP, Microsoft Office, and Excel.
Required qualifications: Bachelor’s degree, 2 years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license.
Physical requirements include lifting up to 50 lbs, extended computer use, repetitive motions, effective communication, and job-related travel.
Compensation range: $43,805 to $70,075 per year.
Work schedule includes days, evenings, and weekends.
Position requires living and working in Eastern Kentucky or Lexington, KY area.

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Job Title	Admissions Counselor
Requisition Number	RE51561
Working Title	Admissions Counselor 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	Driver’s License
Physical Requirements	Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50lbs. Working at a computer for extended periods of time. Repetitive motion tasks. Effective communication. Regular job-related travel.
Shift	Days, Evenings, and Weekends.
Job Summary	The Admissions Counselor-Eastern Kentucky is expected to live and work in the Eastern Kentucky or Lexington, KY area. This person develops, coordinates, implements, and participates in recruitment efforts and admissions-related initiatives that serve to advance the undergraduate enrollment goals. Responsible for managing a recruitment service area. Corresponds with and counsels’ 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. Works with alumni clubs around the nation, keeping them up to date about the University of Kentucky. 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 the University of Kentucky’s community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	09/12/2025
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.

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Job Title	Admissions Counselor
Requisition Number	RE51561
Working Title	Admissions Counselor 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	Driver’s License
Physical Requirements	Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50lbs. Working at a computer for extended periods of time. Repetitive motion tasks. Effective communication. Regular job-related travel.
Shift	Days, Evenings, and Weekends.
Job Summary	The Admissions Counselor-Eastern Kentucky is expected to live and work in the Eastern Kentucky or Lexington, KY area. This person develops, coordinates, implements, and participates in recruitment efforts and admissions-related initiatives that serve to advance the undergraduate enrollment goals. Responsible for managing a recruitment service area. Corresponds with and counsels’ 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. Works with alumni clubs around the nation, keeping them up to date about the University of Kentucky. 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 the University of Kentucky’s community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities	SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply	09/12/2025
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 (*).

* 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)

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Resume
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