Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor - Augusta Campus

The University of Maine at Augusta is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Admissions Counselor. The Admissions Counselor supports the overall UMA Enrollment Plan by assisting prospective students from the inquiry stage through the application process.

The ideal candidate will have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, computer literacy, the ability to work independently and as a member of a team, the ability to travel on behalf of the University, a knowledge of customer relationship management systems and familiarity with the University of Maine System structure, policies, and procedures.

Complete job description

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree
• One or more years of experience in recruitment and/or admissions
• One or more years of experience with event/project planning

Salary: The normal hiring salary range for this position is in the mid-40s and is commensurate with training, education, and experience and will take into consideration the salary of current UMS employees for transfer/promotion.

Benefits: UMA offers a wide range of benefits including tuition benefits for employee and dependents, comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short term and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. The University of Maine System is a recipient of the Wellness Councils of America's Well Workplace Award and offers wellness programs.

Applicants must be authorized to work in and reside in the United States. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship now or in the future. To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below:

• A cover letter that fully describes your qualifications and experiences with specific reference to the required and preferred qualifications
• A resume/curriculum vitae
• Be prepared to provide contact information for three references when requested, at least one of whom must be a recent supervisor

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after 8/14/26 will be reviewed at the discretion of the University. The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

UMA transforms the lives of students of every age and background across the State of Maine and beyond through access to high-quality distance and on-site education, excellence in student support, civic engagement, and professional and liberal arts programs. UMA is the third-largest public university in Maine. In addition to its main campus in the state's capital, UMA also serves students at its campus in Bangor (UMA Bangor) and through UMA Centers around the state. With its multiple locations and long-term expertise in online and distance learning, UMA is generally considered the university of choice for Mainers of all ages who want to attend college without uprooting their lives.

UMA serves a mix of traditional and non-traditional students and offers a wide array of liberal arts and professional programs leading to certificates, and associate and baccalaureate degrees. Programs are delivered on campus, online, and using a network of University centers and sites across the state and internationally. Classes can be taught through the following modalities: in-person, online, distance synchronous, hyflex, and hybrid/blended.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at Clery Act: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report.