Job Details
Posting Number: S14760P
Working Title: ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR
Department: VPI-Admissions Office
About the University of Georgia: Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state’s flagship university ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens,…
approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: TRS or ORP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Full Time
Additional Schedule Information: Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Able to Work Some Evenings/Nights and Weekends.
Advertised Salary: $50,000+
Posting Date: 03/04/2026
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 06/01/2026
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Classification Title: Admissions Counselor I
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: 1.00
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent
Position Summary: The Admissions Counselor on the National Recruitment Team is to provide services and answer questions for prospective students, their families, and school counselors; second, to serve as an effective member of the recruitment team to encourage a wide variety of academically qualified, intellectually curious, and actively involved first-year and transfer students to attend the University of Georgia.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
- Considerable knowledge of admissions policies and procedures.
- Considerable knowledge of recruitment, orientation planning, and counseling.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of people. Ability to communicate ideas effectively in writing and orally before large groups.
- Ability to maintain accurate records, assemble and organize data, and prepare reports.
Physical Demands: Lift 35 lbs., drive, stand or sit for long periods of time.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?: Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No
Does this position require a P-Card? : No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? : No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: Yes
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): Yes
Duties/Responsibilities
Application File Reading – Fully participate in file reader training. Serve as a full-time reader (or as designated) in the application file reading process as a professional reader. This is to assist with our holistic review process of applications for undergraduate admission in assisting to shape the incoming class and awarding scholarships provided by our office. Readers are to take reasonable and appropriate notes and to read the designated volume to aid the office in meeting deadlines to release decisions in a timely manner. This will also include reviewing high school transcripts as part of the admissions review process.
Percentage of time: 40
Manage travel territory as assigned under the leadership of the Associate Director for Access & Inclusion and Senior Associate Director for Marketing and Recruitment, with the consultation of the Director of Admission. Work with travel team leaders utilizing data to determine the schools to target within the assigned territory and the appropriate means for impact while providing quality, timely customer service to those schools, counselors, students, and parents throughout the college search, application, and selection process. This may be through virtual and or in-person college fairs, panels, high school visits, and or visits to our campus.
Percentage of time: 25
Manage and assist in specific program(s) and/or initiatives. Work includes developing, planning, and directing projects of special significance to encourage a varied group of academically qualified, intellectually curious, and actively involved first-year and transfer students to attend the University of Georgia. Support Access & Inclusion initiatives such as early engagement and college readiness programming for middle school students. Oversees the daily workflow related to projects and their development.
Percentage of time: 20
Serve as primary counselor and facilitate campus visit experiences on a scheduled basis or as needed, virtually and in person. Recruitment staff are needed to provide quality customer service and knowledge of the UGA admissions process, and be able to present that professionally at all times. Recruitment staff conduct dynamic presentations and effectively answer questions about admission and application processes; provide admission counseling and information sessions with visiting students and families, in person, in group settings, virtually, and by phone, correspondence, and e-mail. They are also to serve as leaders and as a resource for newer and less experienced staff in this area, along with other duties as assigned.
Percentage of time: 15
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