Job Details

Overview

Are you passionate about helping students access higher education? The University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) is seeking an enthusiastic and student-centered Admissions Counselor to join our team. In this role, youll serve as a key ambassador for UAS, guiding prospective students through every step of the admissions process.

Role

The Admissions Counselor plays a vital role in our department by guiding prospective students through the admissions process with professionalism, empathy, and strategic insight.

Core Skills & Attributes

• Strong Communication: Clear, persuasive, and empathetic communicationboth written and verbal.
• Relationship Building: Cultivating trust with students, families, and school counselors.
• Organizational Savvy: Managing application pipelines, deadlines, travel schedules, and data.
• Data-Informed Decision Making: Understanding enrollment trends, demographics, and yield rates.
• Cultural Competence: Sensitive to diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Alaska driver's license and clean driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years working at a higher education institute in either admission, recruitment, or enrollment area.

Position Details

This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast campus in Juneau, and flexible on-site/hybrid work arrangements may be considered. This is a full-time, exempt staff position with competitive salary and full employee benefits package. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified.

Contact

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Mae Delcastillo, Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, Director of Operations, at ...@alaska.edu or (907) ###-####.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Alaska (UA) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.