What are the responsibilities and job description for the Admissions Counselor - Outdoor Recreation position at University of Maine?
Embark on an Epic Quest: Guide Future Trailblazers as Our Next Admissions Counselor with a focus of Outdoor Recreation! Forget the mundane. We're not just filling seats; we're launching dreams!
Do you have the charisma to ignite passion, the wisdom to navigate complex questions, and the drive to build a thriving community? If you're ready to ditch the ordinary and dive into a world where every day is a chance to inspire, your adventure starts here at the University of Maine at Farmington (UMF).
We're seeking a dynamic Admissions Counselor to join our team and become the ultimate guide for aspiring students. Prepare for a journey filled with connection, impact, and the thrill of shaping the future in outdoor recreation and hospitality.
The starting salary for this soft-money funded position is $43,951, plus a 10% employer retirement contribution. The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.
Complete Job Description
Why you'll love it here:
- Impact: Directly shape the lives of future leaders.
- Community: Join a supportive and dynamic team.
- Growth: Opportunities for professional development.
Are you:
- A natural communicator?
- Passionate about higher education?
- Ready to inspire?
Then don't wait! Apply today!
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College/University.
- Ability to travel extensively.
- Experience and working knowledge of an area or multiple areas of outdoor recreation.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience in Admissions or closely related professional field.
- Experience working with high school/college-bound students and families.
- Knowledge and ability to work with various social media platforms. Geographic management experience: recruitment, selection, and yielding activities, including program and event management experience.
How to apply:
Materials must be submitted via the "Apply Now" below. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. Additionally, you must upload the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Important items to know about the recruitment process:
- Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on April 10, 2025.
- We are not able to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship .
- Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
- If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the university.
- The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report . If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel 207-778-7400.
Salary : $43,951
