• Admissions Counselor

    Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, KY)


     

    Western Kentucky University is pleased to announce we are accepting application for two Admissions Counselor vacancies. The successful candidate will be based out of Bowling Green, Kentucky, however, there is a possibility for one position to be based in Lexington, Kentucky.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    + Provide effective communication and customer service by answering incoming calls and emails from prospective students and their families, school counselors, community organizers, etc. regarding the admission process, major selection and availability, campus life and academic programs.

    + Travel to and recruit students at events throughout their assigned territory, including scholarship ceremonies, college fairs, application days, etc. Plan and facilitate comparable virtual events where applicable.

    + Meet with students and their families in the Office of Admissions as well as groups of campus visitors during their Day On Campus experience. Plan and facilitate comparable virtual events where applicable.

    + Assist with events hosted by the Office of Admissions both on campus and in the recruiting territory. Plan and facilitate comparable virtual events where applicable.

     

    Position is located in Bowling Green, KY but willing to look any any candidate that currently lives and works in Lexington, KY who can work remotely.

    Job Requirements:

    + Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

    + Valid driver's license

    + Public speaking experience and excellent presentation skills

    + Willingness to frequently travel, work evenings and weekends

    Additional Information:

    Salary: $36,840

     

    Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

     

    Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

     

    Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

     

    Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php

     

    For information related to job postings, please email [email protected].