YourPace Admissions Specialist (3 Positions)

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is seeking to hire three (3) Admissions Specialists to be a part of a dynamic and innovative team that provides proactive, student centered support to adult graduate and undergraduate competency-based education (YourPace) prospects, applicants, and students.

The primary responsibility of the Admissions Specialist is to assist students from inquiry to enrollment. This position provides support to students throughout the application process and connects them with other essential university departments as necessary. This position serves as a liaison between the Admissions Office and their New Student Enrollment Specialist after matriculation.

The Admissions Specialist will work closely with all members of the UMPI Admissions team as well as the YourPace New Student Enrollment Specialists, YourPace Student Success Coaches, Office of Student Records, Student Financial Services and Student Support Services.

This position is designated as an essential position requiring the individual to be able to work remotely during periods of inclement weather and/or campus emergencies.

Remote, hybrid and/ or on-campus work locations will be considered and determined in consultation with the successful candidate(s).

To view the full list of responsibilities, qualifications, and required skills, please refer to the job description here .

The salary for this position is $43,951. The university will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion depending on skills and experience. Additional benefits include medical, retirement, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents. The UMS is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America’s Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs. Visit our benefits website to learn more.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Candidates with an associate’s degree combined with related experience will be considered (e.g. administration, customer service, admissions, K-12 education, or data management).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant experience in admissions, tutoring, counseling, customer service or sales.

How to apply

Materials must be submitted via “Apply Now" below or visit the UMPI Careers Page at http:// umpi.careers.maine.edu / .

For application to be considered complete you must create an applicant profile (application) and submit ALL of the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume

Important Information About the Recruitment Process:

• Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. For full consideration, applications must be received by April 25, 2025 . Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the University.
• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of professional references.
• A background check will be conducted for the selected candidate.
• Please note: The University is unable to consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

About the University
For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers providing its 1,300 traditional and non-traditional students from all areas of the state, country, and world with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment.

Further information about the University of Maine at Presque Isle can be found at https://www.umpi.edu/

The university sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine and the university strives to be the region’s premier learning institution while helping to stimulate cultural and economic development in Aroostook County and the State of Maine. The university serves as an educational and cultural center for the area and its facilities are utilized for lectures, programs, concerts, dance performances, exhibits, and plays that benefit the entire region.

Learn more about what Aroostook County has to offer here .

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