Do you enjoy networking and engaging with individuals? Do you enjoy traveling and giving presentations? Do you have a passion for sharing the academic experience a university has to offer with prospective students and their families? If so, the University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for an Admissions Counselor II.

Admissions Counselors educates first-year, adult, transfer, and graduate students, as well as parents/family members, and school counselors, about the University of Southern Maine and the college selection, application, and admissions process. This position specifically focuses on transfer admissions and working with the adult student population. Extensive travel may be required including evenings and weekends, during various time periods.

The University of Southern Maine (http://usm.maine.edu/) is located in Portland Maine’s metro area that is home to over half a million people with a lively, livable community, nationally known for its arts and culture, outdoor recreation, beautiful beaches, and amazing food. Most recently, US News and World Report (https://realestate.usnews.com/real-estate/articles/us-news-ranks-the-best-places-to-live-in-the-us) listed Portland, Maine (https://realestate.usnews.com/places/maine/portland) one of the best US cities to live.

This is a full-time position on our Gorham Campus with an annual salary of up to $43,951. The work schedule is based primarily during business hours and may require evening and weekend on-call responsibilities.

The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/benefits-and-wellness/#xd_co_f=OTZlMjgzOTAtNWZlOS00NDI4LWI0ZTMtNThjMGVjNDRkOTA3) that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary (https://usm.maine.edu/campus-human-resource-services/wp-content/uploads/sites/235/2022/07/Single-Page-Benefits-UMPSA.pdf) .

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact (https://usm.maine.edu/equity-inclusion-community-impact/) supports USM's DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We are dedicated to our Service Promise, Student Focused Every Day and seek a team member who embraces this commitment and upholds our core values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with one-year previous work experience in college admissions

• Must hold a valid motor vehicle driver’s license with proper insurance compliant with Maine requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to lift and transport moderately heavy loads.

To apply, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below or visit our USM Careers Page and submit the following:

• Cover Letter

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

For full consideration please submit all required materials by January 26, 2025.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

Clery Act:

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR), and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. View the University’s Annual Security Report (PDF) (https://usm.maine.edu/public-safety/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report/) . If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please email (usmdeanofstudents@maine.edu) or call 207.780.4035.

EEO Statement:

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).