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University of Kentucky

Admissions Counselor/Northeast

University of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

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Job Title : Admissions Counselor/Northeast

Requisition Number : RE52706

Working Title : Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment - Northeast

Department Name : 1B560:Undergraduate Admissions-Strategic Recruitment

Work Location : Lexington, KY

Grade Level : 45

Salary Range : $47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position : Staff

Position Time Status : Full-Time

Required Education : BA

Required Related Experience : 2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification : None

Physical Requirements : Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50lbs. Working at a computer for extended periods of time. Repetitive motion tasks. Regular job-related travel.

Shift : Days, Evenings, and Weekends (shifts depend on dates and times of career fairs and other events).

Deadline to Apply : 01/04/2026

Job Summary The Admissions Counselor Northeast position is a fully remote position living and working in the region (preferably New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania or Massachusetts). The position will work from home except when traveling to high schools or events in the assigned territory. Recruits for the University of Kentucky. Represents the University at college fair programs and professional conferences which will include extended hours of travel and weekend obligations. Responsible for managing a recruitment service area. Corresponds with and counsels prospective students and their families on the college admission process. Plans, organizes, and directs special events (on and off campus), conducts other office responsibilities as needed. Interacts with other university departments. Works with alumni clubs around nation keeping them up to date about the University of Kentucky.

Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

SAP , Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Employees and Diversity We value the well‑being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. The University follows federal and state Constitution and laws on nondiscrimination. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre‑employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources.

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