Admissions Counselor (Bilingual)

University of Nebraska at Kearney, United States

Updated: about 3 hours ago
Location: Kearney, NEBRASKA
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Position Details
Position Information


Working Title Admissions Counselor (Bilingual)
Brief Summary of Job Description
Admissions Counselors are responsible for recruiting prospective undergraduate students to the University of Nebraska at Kearney. The primary role of this position is to work with and advise diverse populations of students, including first-generation, under-represented, non-traditional, and transfer students along with community and school partners about the educational opportunities, degree requirements, services at UNK.
Job Duties
Outreach to diverse school districts across Nebraska. Planning, organizing, and coordinating regular high school visits for recruitment to schools across the state and assisting with college fairs. Planning, organizing, and coordinating regular visits to the community college campuses. Meeting with prospective students and families on campus for Spanish admissions counseling. Connecting with organizations and agencies in Nebraska communities. Collaborating with developing and implementing initiatives with staff in recruitment, academic departments, and student success. Travel and weekend and evening hours are required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; ability to interact with individuals and groups in a variety of settings. Excellent verbal and written communication, time management, and problem-solving skills. Experience giving presentations to small and large groups of varying audiences. Ability to work independently. Must have experience with and demonstrated ability to relate to students and families who are first-generation, non-traditional, or from under-represented populations. Must have a valid driver’s license. Evening and weekend work is necessary. Bilingual (Spanish)
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in higher education, student personnel, counseling, or other related field. Prior experience working in an Admissions/Student Affairs setting.
Physical Demands
Schedule Mainly M-F, 8am - 5pm, with evening and weekend work in peak times
Desired Start Date 07/22/2024
Is this position temporary? No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicant
Special Conditions for Eligibility

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number S20240037P
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date: Initial application review will begin on this date. Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. 06/03/2024
For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:

308-865-8516 or [email protected]
For questions regarding the position, please contact: Jodi Holt 308-865-8526

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