Student Counselor

Admissions Counselor I

Salary: $31,680.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Elizabethtown Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Elizabethtown CTC

Department: Student Services

Total Rewards

Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family

Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents

403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions

Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary
ECTC is seeking an Admissions Counselor I for the TRIO Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) program at ECTC. The UBMS program seeks to assist first generation low‑income high school students in preparing for college and careers in STEM. Serving students from the following high schools: North Hardin, Nelson Co., Thomas‑Nelson, LaRue Co., and Washington Co. The Admissions Counselor I will provide student services to participants and assist the UBMS Program Director with meeting the grant objectives. The Admissions Counselor I will report to the UBMS Program Director. This is a five‑year grant program eligible for renewal in 2027.

Job Duties

Assist with the facilitation, curriculum development, and implementation of all aspects of the UBMS grant, such as Summer Academy.

Plan and provide direct student services and workshops to program participants to meet the student’s educational, social, emotional, and cultural development needs.

Assist with the recruitment of program participants, open houses, and parent engagement.

Collect, analyze, and maintain student database, transcripts, report cards, test scores, and contact logs to assist the director in grant reporting.

Creates student files for case management and develops IAPs in conjunction with the director, students, parents, and high school personnel.

Foster internal and external relationships with faculty, staff, administrator, and students with the college, affiliated high schools, and community partners.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (education, leadership, math, science) and 1 year of experience, or equivalent. A driver’s license is required to lead outreach events in the community.

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to work effectively on a team.

Ability to foster relationships with all stakeholders.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong analytical or problem‑solving skills.

Strong organizational and people skills.

Proficient computer skills.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer
KCTCS/ECTC is an equal-opportunity employer and educational institution. The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

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