Admissions Counselor

Admissions Counselor

Salary

$36,408.00 - $48,544.00 Annually

Location

Florence, Alabama

Job Type

Staff

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Admissions

Opening Date

05/27/2026

Closing Date

6/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information and is not available for most faculty positions.

Description

This position serves the broad purpose of counseling and recruiting prospective students. This position also guides prospective students to make the smart decision to invest in their future by enrolling in an online program at UNA. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Essential Job Duties

• Travel to attend college fairs and visit schools/colleges to recruit prospective students;
• Act as a point-of-contact for prospective students considering enrolling in an online or in-person program at the institution;
• Spend time on the telephone or virtual/video chat engaging online or in person prospective students in discussion about their future with the goal of setting an enrollment plan;
• Develop enrollment plans, taking into account prerequisite needs, admission requirements, program offerings, student interests, and career goals;
• Counsel and work with prospective students and their families in various settings;
• Mentor students from the application process through enrollment;
• Meet metrics by demonstrating high level of product/program knowledge and meeting specific student recruitment goals;
• Assume responsibility for managing and updating computerized prospective student database, application paperwork, and follow-up documentation;
• Maintain accurate knowledge of graduate and undergraduate programs (both online and in person), university student services, and peer institutions' offerings;
• Interpret and disseminate university policies and procedures;
• Help plan, implement, and execute recruitment strategies and events;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

• Maintain correspondence with high school guidance counselors and other representatives of student populations to facilitate open communication and good relations;
• Provide unofficial transcript evaluations to assist prospective transfer students;
• Work with enrollment management/admissions representatives from other colleges and universities to establish appropriate methods for the recruitment of students;
• Assist in planning/organizing recruiting events.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required;
• Master's degree is preferred;
• Recent experience in the recruitment and counseling of prospective undergraduate students preferred;
• Undergraduate experience in student leadership and public speaking is preferred;
• UNA graduates are encouraged to apply.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Current, valid driver's license is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references. For questions, please email employment@una.edu or call 256.765.4291 and select option #2.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

Staff Benefit Summary - For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at https://www.una.edu/humanresources/benefits or click on the links below. The benefits premiums listed below are effective March 1, 2026.

Health Insurance

UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums

Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium

Employee $0.00 $728.36 $728.36

+Child(ren) $423.42 $778.36 $1,201.78

+Spouse $678.36 $778.36 $1,456.72

+Spouse & Child(ren) $786.88 $778.36 $1,565.24

Dental Insurance

UNA also provides dental coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums

Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium

Employee $0.00 $29.61 $29.61

Family $39.07 $29.61 $68.68

Life Insurance

UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employees annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is Symetra. As a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Alabama (TRS), eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employees beneficiary by the University.

Long-Term Disability Insurance

This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is Symetra.

Retirement Plans

The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama (TRS) is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members.

Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2025

• Tier I - Employee contribution rate is 7.5% for regular employees and 8.5% for law enforcement employees.
• Tier II - Employee contribution rate is 6.2% for regular employees and 7.0% for law enforcement employees.

Voluntary TIAA-Cref 403(b) Plan - this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan.

Voluntary RSA-1 457 Plan - this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

Supplemental (Voluntary) Benefits

The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.

• Flexible Spending Accounts - HealthEquity
• Cancer Insurance - Allstate
• Short-Term Disability Insurance - Fort Dearborn Life
• Life Insurance - Symetra
• Accident Coverage - Symetra
• Critical Illness Insurance - Symetra
• Hospital Indemnity Coverage - Symetra
• Vision Insurance - Vision Blue by VSP
• Air Evac Lifeteam
• Long-Term Care Insurance - LTCi Plans

Remission of Tuition and Fees

UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children.

Paid Time Off

Annual Leave - Annual leave is accrued for each hour worked. During the first 2 years of employment, the accrual is 10 workdays. After completion of 2 years of continuous service, eligible employees are entitled to 12 days of annual leave and, for each additional year of service, annual leave is increased by one day per year to a maximum of 20 days after 10 years.

Sick Leave - Full-time regular staff members are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employees regular rate of pay regardless of length of service.

Paid Holidays - Full-time, regular staff employees are eligible for paid holidays.

Miscellaneous Benefits

• University ID Card (Mane Card)
• Athletic Ticket Discounts
• University Bookstore Discount
• Free Parking
• Credit Union Membership
• Kilby Laboratory School
• Employee Wellness Center
• Employee Wellness Program
• Faculty/Staff Meal Plan
• Travel Assistance
• Identity Theft Assistance
• Mental & Emotional Health Benefits
• Terminal Degree Assistance Program

01

Do you have a bachelors degree?

• No
• Yes

02

Do you have a masters degree?

• No
• Yes

03

Do you have undergraduate experience in student leadership and public speaking?

• No
• Yes

04

Do you have recent experience in the recruitment and counseling of prospective undergraduate students?

• No
• Yes

05

Do you have a current, valid drivers license?

• No
• Yes

06

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of any kind. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship (H1B, OPT, etc.) ?

• No
• Yes

Required Question

Employer University of North Alabama

Division Academic Affairs Address 601 Cramer Way

Florence, Alabama, 35632