Admissions Counselor

The Office of Admissions is hiring an Admissions Counselor!

Admissions is hiring an Admissions Counselor focused on serving prospective students from rural Alaska and their families. This position will build collaborative relationships with UAF's branch campuses in rural Alaska, routinely travel to rural communities to recruit students, and perform the full range of duties assigned to all Admissions Counselors.

These duties include meeting with students from any recruitment territory, responding to phone calls and emails directed to the department, assisting with recruitment events, and working closely with student ambassadors.

The Admissions Counseling team has historically maintained this position, and this hire will fill a recently vacated role, maintaining three in-office admissions counseling positions. This position is crucial to advancing the mission of the Office of Admissions.

Are you an organized and creative individual with a passion for connecting with people and helping them succeed? Join our team and play a key role in representing UAF (University of Alaska Fairbanks) to prospective students and their families!

We're looking for someone with strong organizational skills and a knack for public speaking who can confidently talk about all that UAF has to offer-whether it's academic programs, financial aid, residence life, student services, or advising. If you have leadership experience, excellent decision-making skills, and the ability to coordinate events both big and small, we'd love to hear from you!

This role is perfect for a team player who can also work independently, juggle multiple priorities, and bring creative ideas to the table. You'll need to maintain confidentiality, adapt to diverse audiences, and present UAF in a positive, engaging way. Strong cross-cultural communication skills, a student-centered ethic, and a willingness to travel are essential.

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of future students while working in a dynamic and supportive team environment, apply today! Let's work together to showcase why UAF is an incredible place to learn and grow.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. A valid Alaska Driver's License and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Applications will be accepted for review on March 9, 2026, to ensure consideration, please apply by 11:55 PM, Alaska Standard Time on DAY BEFORE REVIEW DATE (March 8, 2026).

The University of Alaska (UA) reserves the right to require employees to work on-site at the UA facilities. Hybrid and remote work may be approved for employees based in Alaska at the University's discretion. Remote work for employees based outside the State of Alaska may be approved only in exceptional circumstances or when required by the position's job duties.

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️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Bridget Thimsen, SBO Sr. HRC at bmthimsen.

* To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at .

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