Admissions Counselor

Overview

• Locations 46 University Drive, Augusta, ME, 04330, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 02/13/2026, 04:59 AM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Business Unit University of Maine at Augusta
• Grade Professional Salaried grade 01
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Regular
• Department UMA Admissions
• Bargaining Unit Universities of Maine Professional Staff Association (UMPSA)

Admissions Counselor - Augusta Campus

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Admissions Counselor. The Admissions Counselor supports the overall UMA Enrollment Plan by assisting prospective students from the inquiry stage through the application process.

The ideal candidate will have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, computer literacy, the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, the ability to travel on behalf of the University, a knowledge of customer relationship management systems and familiarity with the University of Maine System structure, policies, and procedures.

• Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

Preferred:

• One or more years of experience in recruitment and/or admissions
• One or more years of experience with event/project planning

Salary: The normal hiring salary range for this position is in the mid-40s and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

Benefits: UMA offers a wide range of benefits including tuition benefits for employee and dependents, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support
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To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below:

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
• Be prepared to provide contact information for three references when requested, at least one of whom must be a recent supervisor

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after 2/12/26 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state’s capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state.

With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Programs are delivered on campus, online, and using a network of University centers and sites across the state and internationally. Classes can be taught through the following modalities: in-person, online, distance synchronous, hyflex, and hybrid/blended.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment,…