Admissions Counselor
Admissions Counselor
Kentucky Wesleyan College, a private, liberal arts college with a long-standing reputation for quality and academic excellence, is seeking a full-time Admissions Counselor to join our community and represent the College to prospective students.
Major Responsibilities
• Implement a comprehensive marketing and recruitment program.
• Travel to and recruit students from a specific region through school visits, college fairs, personalized communications, etc.
• Provide information about Kentucky Wesleyan to potential students and their families.
• Actively participate in Admissions events. A few of these will be held in the evening and/or on the weekend.
• Develop and maintain working relationships within the assigned recruiting area.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree.
• Enthusiasm for and ability to do significant travel in the fall. May include multiple overnight trips. Due to travel, lifting objects of 20 to 30 pounds may be required (e.g., personal luggage, materials and supplies).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a focus on providing exceptional customer service.
• Ability to be focused and organized in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of positive energy.
• Strong computer skills, such as MS Office and social media.
• Valid driver's license.
Compensation and Benefits
This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including the following:
• Insurance – health, dental, vision, supplemental
• Life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Paid time off – 16 days per year
• Paid holidays - 20 days per year
• Retirement plan
• Free tuition at KWC after one year plus tuition arrangements with hundreds of other colleges and universities
• As Kentucky Wesleyan is a not-for-profit institution, employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program of the US Department of Education, as applicable.
This position is a nonexempt position paid on an hourly basis. The position description provides an overview of the level of work to be performed by an employee in this position and does not constitute a contract of employment. This is not a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and/or qualifications, as the College reserves the right to change the description at any time. Candidates are requested to provide a resume, cover letter, and three professional references, along with salary expectations.
Application Process
To apply, please complete the online application at https://kwc.edu/application-for-employment/. As part of the online application, please attach a file that contains a cover letter, current resume, and contact information for three professional references, along with your salary expectations.
Additional Information
About Kentucky Wesleyan College
Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, four-year liberal arts institution located in the vibrant city of Owensboro. A United Methodist-related college founded in 1858, Wesleyan is known for excellence in academics and a superior residential experience. Kentucky Wesleyan College has been consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Regional Colleges in the South as well as one of the Top Performers in Social Mobility in the South. The Princeton Review has also recognized KWC as a “Best in the Southeast” college for several consecutive years.
Kentucky Wesleyan students can choose from 29 majors and 13 pre-professional curriculums. Classes have a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and 88 percent of the faculty have a Ph.D. or terminal degree. The College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on College.
The Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference comprising teams from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.
The College employs approximately 200 faculty and staff who work together on a single campus. Kentucky Wesleyan provides a challenging and supportive academic experience for students as well as a positive and stimulating work environment for employees.
A hallmark of the Kentucky Wesleyan experience includes “The Wesleyan Way,” beliefs which guide the entire college community:
• We do everything with honor.
• We always support each other.
• We will compete with integrity.
• We love each other in Christ.
Kentucky Wesleyan College values the unique contributions of all members of our campus community. As part of our mission to prepare future leaders intellectually, spiritually, and physically, we strive to provide an atmosphere that encourages and challenges all members of the Kentucky Wesleyan College campus community to exhibit an understanding and appreciation of cultural and human differences. We are committed to being a community that reflects the diversity of our larger society. We expect all members of our institution to actively create and maintain an inclusive learning and living environment that embraces diversity in all forms, including race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, socio-economic status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, religion, and thought.
About Owensboro, KY
Kentucky Wesleyan College is located in the hospitable city of Owensboro, Kentucky, a vibrant, beautiful, and safe city nestled on the banks of the Ohio River. Owensboro is small enough to promote a hometown atmosphere yet large enough to support many amenities usually only available in much larger cities. Daviess County is home to 110,000 residents and is easily accessible from metropolitan locations such as Louisville, KY; Nashville, TN; and St. Louis, MO.
Owensboro’s revitalized downtown area features a state-of-the-art convention center, several new hotels, and a range of entertainment options with unique restaurants and shops. Twenty-five parks, totaling 953 acres, encircle the city, which hosts over 20 annual festivals – attracting visitors from throughout the region.
Suggested Websites
Additional information about Kentucky Wesleyan College, the Panthers, and the Owensboro community may be found at:
• https://www.kwc.edu/
• http://www.kwcpanthers.com/
• http://www.owensboro.org/
• https://edc.owensboro.com/
• https://visitowensboro.com/
Wesleyan Panthers compete in NCAA Division II and are charter members of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference comprising teams from Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, and Tennessee. Athletic teams include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and wrestling.
Higher Education
Education and Training
Full-time