Admissions Counselor

Northern Kentucky University; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Kentucky University is seeking an Admissions Counselor to manage a recruitment territory and build relationships with guidance counselors, schools, and organizations.

You will travel frequently, represent NKU at events, counsel students and families about higher education options, and conduct information sessions and campus tours while maintaining up-to-date CRM records and collaborating with campus partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Willing to travel and work weekends and evenings.
• Experience in admissions or recruitment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute recruitment strategies to attract diverse students.
• Travel frequently to recruitment events and represent NKU.
• Counsel students and families about postsecondary opportunities.
• Lead information sessions and campus tours.
• Maintain relationships with school partners and internal departments.
• Update CRM reports and student records.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Title: Admissions Counselor

Position Type: Regular

About the Role

Admissions counselors will manage an assigned recruitment territory that requires developing and maintaining contacts with school counselors, organizations, agencies and clubs for the purposes of recruiting students. Counselors will travel frequently within and outside of normal business hours to represent the university at recruitment events and activities. Counselors will counsel students and parents about postsecondary educational opportunities and recruit them toNKUas well as conduct individual and group information sessions and provide occasional tours of campus; Assist in overall planning, leadership, and functions of the Office of Admissions. Manage a recruitment territory that requires developing and maintaining contacts with guidance counselors, schools, and organizations for the purposes of recruiting students. Significant travel included. Plan and implement assigned recruitment and yield programs. Provide pre-admissions counseling to students/families who call the office, attend an on campus or off campus event, or walk into the office. Develop and maintain relationships with key constituents across campus. Serve as the primary contact person forNKUdepartments and employees for questions related to visit and admission opportunities. Communicate with students and parents consistently via email, phone, text, and mail. Update and run requiredCRMreports as necessary. Update student records and assist in assessment as needed. Update recruitment presentations and other materials as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Ability to develop and execute comprehensive recruitment and admissions strategies to attract a diverse and talented pool of prospective students.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and customer service skills.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree is required.

Posted Salary:

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Candidate must have a valid driver's license, access to transportation, be willing to travel, and work required weekends and evenings.

Why Work at Northern Kentucky University

At NKU, our work revolves around three things: opening doors, helping people finish what they start, and connecting learning to real life. Those pillars—Access, Completion, and Career & Community Engagement—aren’t just strategic-plan wallpaper. They shape how we hire, how we serve students, and how we show up for the region. If you want your work to matter—NKU is a place where you can see your impact every day.

About NKU

Northern Kentucky University is a public, student-centered institution located just minutes from downtown Cincinnati. Our vision is clear: to be nationally recognized as a student-ready, regionally-engaged university that empowers diverse learners for economic and social mobility. We focus on opening doors, supporting students through graduation, and connecting learning to real opportunity in our region. NKU offers the reach of a comprehensive university with the feel of a close, collaborative campus.