Admissions Counselor

Posting Number: S14760P

Working Title: ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

Department: VPI-Admissions Office

About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report.

The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Posting Type: External

Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP

Employment Type: Employee

Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Additional Schedule Information: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Able to Work Some Evenings/Nights and Weekends.

Advertised Salary: $50,000+

Posting Date: 03/04/2026

Open until filled: Yes

Proposed Starting Date: 06/01/2026

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement: The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

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Classification

Title:

Admissions Counselor I

FLSA: Exempt

FTE: 1.00

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent

Position Summary: The Admissions Counselor on the National Recruitment Team is to provide services and answer questions for prospective students, their families, and school counselors; second, to serve as an effective member of the recruitment team to encourage a wide variety of academically qualified, intellectually curious, and actively involved first‑year and transfer students to attend the University of Georgia.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

• Considerable knowledge of admissions policies and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of recruitment, orientation planning, and counseling.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people. Ability to communicate ideas effectively in writing and orally before large groups.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, assemble and organize data, and prepare reports.

Physical Demands: Lift 35 lbs., drive, stand or or sit for long periods of time.

Is driving a responsibility of this position? Yes

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No

Does this position require a P-Card? No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? Yes

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