Admissions Counselor - Part Time

Ranken-Technical-College-1; Ashland (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Ranken Technical College is seeking an Admissions Counselor to recruit high school students in the Ashland, MO area and drive enrollment. You will present to classes, assess needs, and guide applicants through the admissions process while building relationships with counselors and instructors.

The role requires strong communication and organizational skills, with occasional travel and 4–5 days out of the office per week. Part-time, hourly compensation applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in education, marketing, sales, or business.
• Three years of experience in college admissions, recruiting, student services, or sales.
• Knowledge of higher education.
• Superior customer service skills with excellent interpersonal and communication skills in person, in writing, over the telephone, and via e-mail.
• Excellent persuasion skills to influence outcomes.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer skills using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
• A valid driver's license is required and will be verified.

Responsibilities

• Gives presentations to classes at area high schools and Career and Technical Centers.
• Meets with potential students to assess their educational needs, provide information, and answer questions.
• Conducts follow-up calls, sends correspondence, and visits with potential students to hold their interest and encourage registration.
• Coordinates the admissions process and assists student applicants ready to enroll in the school.
• Contacts and maintains relationships with new enrollees to ensure retention.
• Builds relationships with guidance counselors, technical instructors, and others of influence at area high schools and tech centers.
• Assists in the planning of all recruitment activities such as college/career fairs, teacher/counselor workshop, and open houses.
• Encourages teachers to bring students for campus tours.
• During the school year, is expected to be out of the office 4-5 days per week.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Persuasion

Organization

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, sales, or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

College Overview:

Ranken Technical College has been helping students experience success for over 100 years. Ranken is more than a college; its an experience that provides students with the knowledge and training necessary to launch and maintain successful careers in fields such as automotive, construction, electrical, information technology and manufacturing. Ranken's modern facilities, state-of-the-art shop equipment and abundant resources provide an excellent environment for comprehensive technical education. The College's three-pronged approach to teaching - hands-on technical experience, general education and professionalism - gives our students the competitive edge, proven by our 96 percent job placement rate within six months of graduation.

Purpose of the Role:

This position is responsible for recruiting high school students in assigned territory to ensure enrollment efforts fill classes and generate revenue. Promotes diversity awareness, inclusion, and belonging on campus.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of an integrated recruitment effort.
• Gives presentations to classes at area high schools and Career and Technical Centers. Meets with potential students to assess their educational needs, provide information, and answer questions.
• Conducts follow-up calls, sends correspondence, and visits with potential students to hold their interest and encourage registration.
• Coordinates the admissions process and assists student applicants ready to enroll in the school.
• Contacts and maintains relationships with new enrollees to ensure retention.
• Builds relationships with guidance counselors, technical instructors, and others of influence at area high schools and tech centers.
• Assists in the planning of all recruitment activities such as college/career fairs, teacher/counselor workshop, and open houses.
• Encourages teachers to bring students for campus tours.
• During the school year, is expected to be out of the office 4-5 days per week.
• Works as a team and refers students to inside counselors.

Qualifications:

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in education, marketing, sales, or business.
• Preferred: Three years of experience in college admissions, recruiting, student services, or sales.
• Knowledge of higher education.
• Superior customer service skills with excellent interpersonal and communication skills in person, in writing, over the telephone, and via e-mail.
• Excellent persuasion skills to influence outcomes.
• Good organizational skills, attention to detail, and computer skills using Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student records.
• A valid driver's license is required and will be verified.

Pay:

$25.00 per hour

Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time

Position Admissions Counselor

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Req Number ENR-26-00009

Open Date 9/9/2026

Location Ashland

This position is currently accepting applications.