Admissions Counselor I

🇺🇸 Elizabethtown, Kentucky 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $32K 💻 Enrollment 🗓️ September 20th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is hiring an Admissions Counselor I to recruit students throughout its service area and grow enrollment. The role builds outreach and recruitment programs, represents the college at community events and campus visits, and guides prospective students from first contact through enrollment. It also partners with local high schools, businesses, and community organizations to expand ECTC's applicant pipeline.

Highlights

Develops and leads a comprehensive outreach and recruitment program targeting prospective students
Advises adult and high school learners on ECTC programs and resources that match their needs
Represents the college at open houses, information sessions, and campus visits
Builds a calendar of on- and off-campus recruitment events
Partners with Marketing and Public Relations to develop promotional brochures and materials
Assists with recruiting activities and campus tours
Cultivates partnerships with high schools, businesses, and community agencies to grow ECTC's presence
Collaborates with Workforce Solutions to transition students into apprenticeships and credit-for-prior-learning programs
Manages the applicant experience from first contact through enrollment
Requires a bachelor's degree, or an associate degree plus two years of related experience, and a valid driver's license
Pays $31,680 per year
Includes a benefits package with health, vision, and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 10% employer match

Admissions Counselor I Full Description

ECTC is seeking a highly motivated Admissions Counselor I to recruit students in the college’s service area through various platforms to expand the student population at ECTC.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive outreach and recruitment program, targeting prospective students.
Ascertain the needs of adult and high school learners with appropriate resources available at ECTC and within the College's Service Region.
Provide information about the college and the college programs to prospective students on campus and at various events in the community, including open houses, information sessions, and campus visits.
Create a calendar of outreach and recruitment events both on and off campus.
Work with Marketing and Public Relations to develop relevant promotional brochures and materials.
Assist with all recruiting activities off-site and on campus, including tours.
Develop and maintain effective partnerships with secondary education partners, business organizations, community agencies, and the community to foster relationships with ECTC.
Collaborate with Workforce Solutions to transition students into credential-seeking, apprenticeships, and credit-for-prior-learning programs.
Create and initiate new ideas to increase potential new students' engagement and increase applications.
Provide first contact, application to enrollment, and possible case management for potential new students.
Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Associate’s degree and two years of related work experience. Valid driver’s license and travel required.

Additional Skills Requested:

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Strong communication and relationship-building skills are required.
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
Ability to work effectively on a team.
Proficient computer skills, particularly in MS Word, MS Excel, and CRM software.