Temporary - Admissions Counselors - 4 Positions (id:70049)

Position Title:
Temporary - Admissions Counselors - 4 Positions (id:70049)
Campus:
Orono
Department:
Admissions - OADMS
Bargaining Unit:
Temp
Salary Band/Wage Band:
N/A
Location:
Orono, ME
Statement of the Job:

The admissions counselor is responsible for out of state recruitment of first year and transfer students which will directly affect the yield of the incoming class. This temporary position is anticipated to begin in mid-August and continue for four months. The anticipated salary for this temporary position is $3,000/month.

 

Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Represent the University at high school visits, college nights, college fairs, transfer days, on-campus interviews and on and off-campus open houses, accepted student days, receptions and orientations.  This position involves significant travel both in Maine and outside of Maine. 
• Work involves extensive personal contact and communications with prospective students, their families, guidance and transfer counselors in-person and via correspondence, e-mail, telephone, interviews, high school visits, community college visits and college fairs.
• Assist with the development of electronic recruitment initiatives including website presence, e-mail, campaigns, web-based responses to mailings, facilitated chat rooms, bulletin boards and on-line communities.
• Application review processes
• Support the University’s overall recruitment goals with respect to the size and make-up of the first-year and transfer classes, paying specific attention to out-of-state, multi-cultural and academically excellent populations.
• Prepare written reports relevant to admissions, recruitment, and related activities.
• Make decisions concerning travel expenses
• Manage a university purchasing card

About the University:

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,700 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus and throughout the state. UMaine is the state land and sea grant university and maintains a leadership role as the System’s flagship university.  As a result, it is dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research, and service at the university, state, and national levels.

 

Further information about UMaine can be found at https://umaine.edu/

 

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits  for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. As a former NSF ADVANCE institution, the University of Maine is committed to diversity in our workforce and to dual-career couples.

 

UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life.  Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. 

 

Learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer here .

Qualifications:

Required:

• Typically has the education associated with a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least one year of admission or admission related experience preferred.
• Candidates must possess strong written, oral, and interpersonal communications skills. And be knowledgeable with electronic communication methods.
• Must work simultaneously with multiple projects, deadlines, and departments.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and recruit students of diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to travel, normally requiring a valid driver's license. Travel throughout Maine, New England and selected market areas around the country.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 35 pounds.
• Basic computer proficiency, knowledge of Microsoft Office and PeopleSoft preferred.
• Successful candidate will be approachable, open, honest, and a relationship builder.

Other Information:

Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create a profile and application; upload:

 

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position
2.) a resume/curriculum vitae
3.) contact information for three professional references

 

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status forms. Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

 

Search Timeline is as follows:
Review of applications to begin: July 26, 2021
Tentative start date: August 16, 2021

 

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Taylor Ward  at [email protected] or 207-581-1564.

 

Appropriate background checks are required.

 

The University of Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Amie Parker, Interim Director of Equal Opportunity, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

Length:
Other
Required Documents:
Cover Letter, References, Resume/CV