Admissions Counselor

Posting Details

Posting Number
S14759P

Working Title
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR

Department
VPI-Admissions Office

Posting Type
External

Retirement Plan
TRS or ORP

Employment Type
Employee

Benefits Eligibility
Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time
Full Time

Work Schedule
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

Suggested Starting Date
06/01/2026

Location of Vacancy
Athens Area

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.

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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

Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (Spanish)

The Admissions Counselor on the Georgia Recruitment Team is to provide services and answer questions for prospective students, their families, and their guidance or 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.

• 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.

Lift 35 lbs., driving to complete job‑related duties, and stand or sit for long periods of time.

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Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check…