Admissions Counselor I

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

5% employee 10% employer 403(b) match

Vacation/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Institution closing pay

Job summary

Elizabethtown Community & Technical College, part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, seeks an Admissions Counselor I to recruit students within the service area through diverse platforms to grow the college’s enrollment.

The role emphasizes outreach, open houses, sessions, campus visits, and collaboration with Marketing to create compelling materials. The position is on-site in Elizabethtown, KY, with a 12-month term and 37.5 hours per week, starting at $31,680 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent Associate’s degree and two years of related work experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive outreach and recruitment program targeting prospective students.
• Ascertain needs of adult and high school learners with resources at ECTC and within the Service Region.
• Provide information about the college and programs at campus events and community outreaches.
• Create a calendar of outreach and recruitment events on and off campus.
• Collaborate with Marketing/PR to develop promotional materials.
• Assist with recruiting activities off-site and on campus, including tours.
• Develop partnerships with secondary education, business, and community organizations.
• Collaborate with Workforce Solutions to transition students into credentials, apprenticeships, and PL programs.
• Create new ideas to increase engagement and applications.
• Provide first contact, application to enrollment, and possible case management.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Multitasking

Teamwork

MS Word

MS Excel

CRM software

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Two years of related work experience

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Title: Admissions Counselor I

Salary Range: $31,680.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Elizabethtown CTC

Department: Recruitment

Total Rewards

• 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

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.

Position is open until filled; review begins on September 24, 2026.

KCTCS/ECTC is an equal opportunity employer and educational institution.

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