Part I - Position Description

Reporting directly to the Director of Admissions, the Admissions Counselor will be responsible for student recruitment of an assigned territory and helps students and their families navigate the application and admissions process. The Admissions Counselor acts as a welcoming and knowledgeable representative for Kentucky College of Art Design during all events and activities.

This position has an intended start date of August 1st, 2024.

Part II - Responsibilities

• Develop a recruitment strategy for their assigned territory to achieve enrollment goals set each year.
• Communicate with high school counselors and teachers to schedule school visits and plan off-campus activities.
• Organize a recruitment calendar and attend events such as college fairs, award nights, art festivals, and application days.
• Manage outreach to prospective students and maintain a communication plan with inquiries and applicants throughout the admissions process.
• Partake in daily administrative tasks such as managing phone calls, texts, emails, inputting prospective student data and evaluating student applications.
• Lead on-campus tours for prospective students and families and help plan on-campus events such as group visits, open house and art workshops.
• Stay informed about campus happenings and keep up to date in all areas of the institution such as academics, safety, campus life, financial aid, and others.
• Work closely with the Communications and Admissions Officer to help provide content for areas of social media to attract prospective students.
• Engage with current students to build community and utilize their experience for recruitment opportunities.
• Participate in professional development and be an active learner in the strategies and areas of college admissions and recruitment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Part III - Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Work experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of experience and education
• Must have a reliable vehicle for travel
• Valid current driver's license and acceptable driving record 
• Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule including evenings and weekends
• Proficient in written and verbal communication
• Extremely organized and able to meet required deadlines
• Ability to take initiative on projects and bring new ideas to promote the institution
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work with other departments and relate to a diverse community.

Part IV - Work Conditions

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing and moving institutional goals, priorities and needs.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with the Kentucky College of Art Design or you have additional questions regarding this position, please contact Human Capital Management at hcm@kycad.org.

Any candidate offered a position will be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by KyCAD Human Capital. These screenings may include a national background check. If applicable, the candidate may also be required to complete Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) online training.

NOTE: All faculty, staff and students are required to provide vaccination status or complete bi-weekly COVID-19 testing (this requirement is subject to change).

About KyCAD:

Founded in 2009, The Kentucky College of Art Design is proud of its success. Core values and principles have helped to shape the institution and our work toward a mission to provide a transformational experience for our students.

As a new independent and licensed college offering a BFA in studio art, we are the only four-year independent college of Art and Design in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Please visit our website at https://www.kycad.org/ for more information about the College's history, mission, vision, and interdisciplinary approach to teaching and learning for art and design.

The Kentucky College of Art Design is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Statement (DEIB)

At the Kentucky College of Art Design we value, appreciate, and respect the diversity of our faculty, staff, trustees, volunteers, and the students we are so privileged to serve. We work to maintain an inclusive environment at the heart of our campus. Our community understands and reflects the inherent dignity of the human person and respects all individuals accordingly.

Our culture of respect encompasses inclusion. We integrate the diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and skills inherent in every person to help us live our values, meet our organizational goals, and provide a pathway to a creative and productive life through an undergraduate education in the contemporary arts.