Admissions Counselor

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation Join UMF as an Admissions Counselor! The Vibe

Are you energetic natural at building great connections and passionate about the life-changing power of higher education

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is looking for a high-energy culturally competent and driven Admissions Counselor to join our Enrollment Management this role you wont just recruit studentsyou will be the face of UMF guiding first-year transfer adult and graduate learners (and their families) through one of the most exciting milestones of their lives!

If you love a dynamic mix of strategic independent territory management high-impact teamwork and hitting the road to share the UMF story this is your ultimate career launchpad.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant the anticipated annual salary for this position is $45300.32 plus an employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical dental vision and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.

Your Impact (The Day-to-Day)

As an Admissions Counselor your primary mission is to spark interest build meaningful relationships and champion access to education. Your calendar will be vibrant varied and fast-paced:

• Be the Ultimate Guide: Educate prospective students parents and school counselors about UMFs incredible academic programs and vibrant community.
• Champion Diversity: Design and implement proactive recruitment strategies to smash goals and increase awareness among diverse and underrepresented student populations.
• Own Your Territory: Take the reins of your assigned geographic region and plan and execute recruitment activities that put UMF on the map.
• Shape the Future Class: Review applications and conduct detailed evaluations to help select the next generation of UMF students.
• Bring the Energy to Campus: Play a starring role in creating unforgettable experiences during high-energy on-campus events like Open Houses and Accepted Student Days.
• Counselor of the Day: Step into the spotlight during our staff rotation to welcome daily campus visitors and answer their burning questions.

Are You the Perfect Fit

What you must bring to the table (Required Qualifications):

• The Degree: A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
• The Wanderlust: A genuine enthusiasm and ability to travel extensively including flexibility for evening and weekend events.
• Cultural Competency: A deep understanding of the unique challenges facing diverse populations and a commitment to advocating for students with marginalized identities.
• Superb Communication: Rock-solid public speaking writing and interpersonal skills.
• Tech Savvy: A quick learner who is completely at ease adapting to modern software and university tech platforms.

Bonus points if you have (Preferred Extras):

• One (1) to Three (3) years of experience in admissions higher education or a closely related professional field.
• A proven track record of connecting well with high school or college-bound students and their families.
• Digital savvy and a knack for leveraging social media platforms to engage an audience.

Why UMF

The University of Maine at Farmington is a premier public liberal arts college deeply rooted in a welcoming tight-knit community. We pride ourselves on offering a supportive environment where staff and faculty collaborate closely to ensure an engaged life-changing student experience. Plus youll be working alongside a fantastic team reporting directly to an Associate Director of Admissions.

Lets Do This!

Ready to inspire the next generation of UMF students We want to hear from you! Please submit your application materials through our official university portal.

Complete job description


Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Tuesday July 14 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.

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

Equal Opportunity Statement