Admissions Counselor

Northern Kentucky University embraces inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution.

1. Manage a defined recruitment territory (30-40 high schools, 7-10 community colleges, and 8-10 weeks of travel) and develop partnerships with community agencies and groups.
   
   
2. Will utilize the CRM (Client Relationship Management System) to manage their recruitment territory.
   
   
3. Counsel students and parents about postsecondary options and recruit them to NKU, assist with customer service for prospective students and respond to the Office of Admissions email accounts.
   
   
4. Conduct individual and group information sessions and provide occasional tours of campus.
   
   
5. Counselors will assist with all recruitment and yield initiatives for diverse and underrepresented students/families.
   
   
6. Develop key contacts in the community that support prospective students.

• Excellent communication skills and superior customer service experience.
  
  
• Experience and interest in working with prospective students and parents to promote higher education.
  
  
• Extremely detail orientated, diplomatic with an ability to exercise discretion and maintain privacy, critical thinking skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and prepare and deliver professional presentations.
  
  
• Must have the ability to make accurate and deliberate decisions in an often high-volume work environment.
  
  
• Candidate must have a valid driver's license, access to transportation, be willing to travel, and work required weekends and evenings.