Admissions Counselor​/Northeast

Assistant Director of Admissions for Recruitment - Northeast

Job Title: Admissions Counselor/Northeast

Requisition Number: RE52706

Department: 1B560:
Undergraduate Admissions-Strategic Recruitment

Location: Lexington, KY (fully remote within the Northeast region:
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Massachusetts; must work from home except travelling to high schools or events)

Grade Level: 45

Salary Range: $47,/year

Position Type: Staff

Time Status: Full-Time

Required

Education:

BA

Required Experience: 2 years related experience

Physical Requirements: Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs; working at a computer for extended periods; repetitive motion tasks; regular job-related travel.

Shift: Days, Evenings, and Weekends (as needed for career fairs and other events)

Final date to receive applications: 01/23/2026

Job Summary: The Admissions Counselor Northeast is a fully remote position based in the Northeast region. The role includes representing the University at college fair programs and conferences, managing a recruitment service area, counseling prospective students and families, planning and directing special events, interacting with university departments, and collaborating with alumni clubs nationwide. The position involves extensive travel to high schools and events with weekend obligations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruit and counsel prospective students in the Northeast region.
• Represent the University at college fairs, career events, and professional conferences.
• Plan, organize, and direct special events on and off campus.
• Maintain contact and communication with prospective students, families, and alumni clubs.
• Collaborate with internal university departments to support student success and admissions goals.
• Conduct other office responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• BA degree (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years related experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Word, and Excel.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours (including evenings and weekends).

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Student Success Statement: Student Success will support students from early outreach to graduation, focusing on a student-centered framework grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making.

EEO Statement: The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Work Environment: The University is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.