What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor position at NKU Graduate Education?
Position Information
Working Title Admissions Counselor Department Undergraduate Admissions Compensation Title Position Number tbd Position Status Regular Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8:15-4:30 PM and select evening and weekends.
Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Purpose of Position
Admissions counselors will manage an assigned recruitment territory that requires developing and maintaining contacts with school counselors, organizations, agencies and clubs for the purposes of recruiting students.
Counselors will travel frequently within and outside of normal business hours to represent the university at recruitment events and activities. Counselors will counsel students and parents about postsecondary educational opportunities and recruit them to NKU as well as conduct individual and group information sessions and provide occasional tours of campus; Assist in overall planning, leadership, and functions of the Office of Admissions.
Primary Responsibilities
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience Less than 1 year Salary Pay Grade S67
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number 2025S2184 Job Open Date 09/25/2025 Job Close Date Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14662 Is this an internal only posting?
Working Title Admissions Counselor Department Undergraduate Admissions Compensation Title Position Number tbd Position Status Regular Work Schedule
Mon-Fri 8:15-4:30 PM and select evening and weekends.
Hours per Week 37.5 Months per Year 12 Purpose of Position
Admissions counselors will manage an assigned recruitment territory that requires developing and maintaining contacts with school counselors, organizations, agencies and clubs for the purposes of recruiting students.
Counselors will travel frequently within and outside of normal business hours to represent the university at recruitment events and activities. Counselors will counsel students and parents about postsecondary educational opportunities and recruit them to NKU as well as conduct individual and group information sessions and provide occasional tours of campus; Assist in overall planning, leadership, and functions of the Office of Admissions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage a recruitment territory that requires developing and maintaining contacts with guidance counselors, schools, and organizations for the purposes of recruiting students. Significant travel included. Plan and implement assigned recruitment and yield programs.
- Provide pre-admissions counseling to students/families who call the office, attend an on campus or off campus event, or walk into the office
- Develop and maintain relationships with key constituents across campus. Serve as the primary contact person for NKU departments and employees for questions related to visit and admission opportunities.
- Communicate with students and parents consistently via email, phone, text, and mail
- Update and run required CRM reports as necessary. Update student records and assist in assessment as needed. Update recruitment presentations and other materials as necessary.
- Ability to develop and execute comprehensive recruitment and admissions strategies to attract a diverse and talented pool of prospective students.
- Must have excellent inter personal and relationship building skills
- Strong analytical and organization skills
- Strong communication skills and customer service skills
- Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, access to transportation, be willing to travel, and work required weekends and evenings.
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Education Bachelor's Degree Minimum Experience Less than 1 year Salary Pay Grade S67
Posting Detail Information
Requisition Number 2025S2184 Job Open Date 09/25/2025 Job Close Date Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14662 Is this an internal only posting?
