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Admissions Counselor

UMass Lowell


Job Location:

Lowell, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 50359 - 50359
Posted: 23 September 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General Summary of Position:

An Admissions Counselor contributes to the recruitment application review territory management outreach counseling and enrollment goals of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Admissions Counselors are responsible for a variety of admissions-related activities that support the offices recruitment and yield efforts. These responsibilities include conducting in-person and virtual school visits admissions workshops parent and student programs college fairs and information sessions as well as participating in virtual recruitment initiatives such as school visits college fairs panel discussions and webinars.

Admissions Counselors are also responsible for reading evaluating summarizing and making recommendations regarding admissions decisions for addition they must effectively manage an assigned recruitment territory by implementing outreach recruitment and yield strategies for a diverse population of prospective students including high-achieving students underrepresented students local and out-of-state students and international students.

Minimum Qualifications (Required):

  • Bachelors Degree as well as student leadership or higher education experience.
  • Willingness to work and succeed outside of a conventional workweek that includes extensive travel (10-12 weeks in the fall and 6-10 weeks in the spring as well as frequent virtual recruitment opportunities throughout the year).
  • Frequent weekend and evening hours required.
  • Ability to critically read and analyze applications for admission.
  • A valid drivers license and personally owned reliable transportation is required.

Additional Considerations:

  • Proven ability to perform and thrive both independently and as a contributing member of a team is essential.
  • Demonstrated ability to recruit in a variety of communities and populations is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is a SEIU Professional Union position Grade P14. Anticipated salary based on qualifications within the range: minimum: $th quartile: $56654 and midpoint: $62949

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.


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UMass Lowell, a midsized public research university located north of Boston, offers full- and part-time students bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs online and on campus.

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