Graduate Admissions Counselor: Student-Centered Enrollment

University of New England; Maine; On-site; USD 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Vision coverage

Retirement plan match

Leave time and holidays

Educational benefits

Job summary

The University of New England is seeking a Graduate Admissions Counselor to serve as the primary day-to-day admissions contact for assigned graduate programs. You will guide prospective students from initial engagement through matriculation, build program expertise, manage applications, and support faculty review while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates will have strong advising skills, CRM experience, and the ability to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong written, verbal, advising, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
• Ability to engage prospective students, faculty, staff, and university partners effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple program portfolios, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Experience with CRM, student information, or comparable record-management systems.
• Sound judgment about when to act independently and when to refer a matter for additional review.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely outreach to inquiries, applicants, admitted students, and deposited students to support application completion and matriculation.
• Utilize Slate, Centralized Application Services and other approved tools to prioritize outreach and identify concerns requiring referral.
• Manage admissions processes for assigned programs, including application completion, interviews, decisions, and matriculation activities.
• Coordinate with internal and external partners to provide a student-centered admissions experience.
• Support faculty and admissions committees with training, guidance, and administrative support.
• Maintain accurate admissions records and share trends with leadership.
• Plan and host program-specific recruitment events, both virtual and on-campus.

Skills

CRM experience

Student outreach

Advising

Program coordination

Data management

Tools

Slate CRM

Student information systems

Job description

The University of New England is seeking a Graduate Admissions Counselor to serve as the primary day-to-day admissions contact for assigned graduate programs. You will guide prospective students from initial engagement through matriculation, build program expertise, manage applications, and support faculty review while maintaining accurate records.

Ideal candidates will have strong advising skills, CRM experience, and the ability to travel as needed.