Admissions Counselor I

Kentucky Community & Technical College System; Florence (KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Institutional Closing Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gateway Community & Technical College seeks an Admissions-focused professional to build relationships with high schools, employers, and community partners to increase enrollment. You will lead outreach events, promote programs and financial aid options, and represent the college to prospective students.

The role includes counseling through the Start Center, processing applications, and collaborating with staff to meet enrollment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required.
• 0–2 years of experience in admissions, outreach, or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of FAFSA/financial aid for adult learners beneficial.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with high schools, employers, and community partners to increase enrollment.
• Lead recruitment events and information sessions to raise awareness of Gateway programs and financial aid options.
• Deliver admissions and recruitment messaging to internal and external audiences.
• Coordinate campus and community recruitment events and visits.
• Provide basic advising and enrollment support through the Start Center for new students.

Skills

Strong communication

Time management

Relationship building

Student outreach

Adaptability

Multicultural engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: $39,000

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.50

Work Location: Discretionary Hybrid

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Boone

Department: Admissions

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• 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

This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with high schools, community organizations, employers, and other community partners to increase enrollment at the college. Supports the implementation of recruitment strategies designed to engage prospective students, organizes outreach events, collaborates with staff and alumni ambassadors, evaluates admissions applications, and represents the college to prospective students to attract, admit, and enroll a motivated student population. Provides basic advising and enrollment support through the Start Center to assist new students with program selection, enrollment steps, and first-semester registration.

Job Duties

• Establish a Gateway presence within the community by building and maintaining relationships with high schools, local employers, workforce development agencies, community organizations, and other community partners to increase enrollment on campus and online.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate recruitment and information sessions for prospective students, parents, and community partners to raise awareness about Gateway's programs, financial aid options, and educational opportunities.
• Deliver admissions and recruitment messaging to internal and external audiences, highlighting career pathways, short-term credentials, and transfer opportunities available to prospective students.
• Coordinate and host recruitment events on campus and at community locations, including high school and community visits, open houses, and other outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with college departments and community partners to align recruitment strategies, share resources, and strengthen outreach pipelines that support student enrollment.
• Provide basic advising and enrollment support through the Start Center, including assisting new students with program selection, enrollment steps, and first-semester registration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• 0 to 2 years
• Knowledge of FAFSA and financial aid options for adult learners.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated, ability to work independently and adapt seamlessly to fast-paced, dynamic environments.
• Skilled in engaging and supporting students from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working at the community college level.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.