The University of Maine at Farmington is seeking candidates for the position of Admissions Counselor. This position assumes responsibilities as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Director of Admissions. As part of a campus and a system undergoing transformation, this position is expected to promote flexibity and solution-based thinking.

Essential Duties:

• Serves as a well-informed ambassador both on-and-off campus to prospective students, parents, alumni, school counselors and community leaders.
• Provides dynamic and educational public information sessions, panels, and presentations for external audiences.
• Executes up to twelve weeks of Admission recruitment travel to high schools, college fairs, community-based organizations, college night programs, receptions, and events.
• Completes and evaluates applications in geographic assigned territory and evaluates candidacy to Farmington. Initiate and follow through on yielding strategies for admitted students.
• Assists with planning recruitment travel to high schools, college fairs, and college night programs.
• Facilitates group presentations both on and off campus.
• Participates in various student visit programs designed to recruit prospective applicants to Farmington (open house, overnight visits, accepted student events).
• Communicates with prospective students, families, school counselors through various means of technology, including but not limited to: email, text, phone, zoom and in-person.
• Provides assistance with the Student Ambassador programs and events: tours, calling efforts, special group visits, hosting programs, and others as assigned. Assist with providing ongoing training, mentoring, and support.
• Assists with social media for the recruitment and enrollment.
• Provides some weekend coverage for on-campus events (typically 8-12 days annually).
• Works collaboratively with other success partners across campus
• Builds meaningful relationships and communication channels

Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

About University of Maine at Farmington:

The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.

The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education

Who is the University of Maine at Farmington?

A Nationally Ranked public university, recognized for its academic excellence, educational value and inclusion.

An Outdoorsy College located in the heart of world class skiing and snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, kayaking and rafting.

An Affordable, high-quality, residential, liberal arts college.

A school that offers challenging and innovative Academic Programs in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and other pre-professional fields.

A small, friendly campus where Students are the center of the universe.

A place where caring Professors work side by side with students — in research, creative endeavors, in the classroom and outside.

An institution that offers unparalleled research opportunities — often at the level and depth found at graduate school.

A campus of 1,600 bright, creative, independent-minded students who thrive on challenges.

A college where students work hard but also enjoy kicking back and having Fun — lots of fun.

A quirky yet warm-hearted, accepting community where it’s OK to be you.

We may not be for everyone, but we just might be the perfect place for you.

Competencies:

• Communication: Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge and adaptability: Understanding and sensitivity towards the needs of diverse populations.
• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Critical Thinking and problem-solving: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrated ability to be innovative with colleagues and foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Technology Utilization – including, but not limited to: PeopleSoft (MaineStreet), Salesforce, SMS360, Apsona, Concur, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom, RepVisits, Scoir, COD, EPIC, NSLDS, various social media platforms, etc.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College/University.
• Willingness to constantly engage, reach out, connect, and keep in contact with prospective and matriculated students.
• Valid driver’s license (in good standing based on UMS standards)

Preferred:

• One-two years of experience in Admissions or closely related professional field.
• Knowledge and ability to work with new technologies and database platforms: CRMs, Concur, etc.
• Experience working with high school/college bound students and families.
• Demonstrated geographic management which includes, but not limited to: recruitment, selection, yielding activities, program and event management experience.
• Knowledge and ability to work with various social media platforms.

Materials must be submitted electronically via "Apply for Position." Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and upload:

1) A cover letter, which describes your qualifications, interests and suitability for the position

2) A resume/curriculum vitae

3) Contact information for three (3) 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.

Review of applications will begin end of business on June 30, 2023. Materials received following the end of business on June 30, 2023 will be considered at the discretion of the university. Incomplete application materials will not be considered. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening and references.

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. View our Benefits Information Summary for additional information.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

The University of Maine at Farmington 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 office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, Room 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).